SME - Iaas AWS, Terraform

Job Summary

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Consultant to design, implement, and advise on** secure, scalable, and cost‑effective Microsoft Azure solutions**. This role combines hands‑on technical delivery with client‑facing consulting, helping organizations adopt Azure best practices, modernize applications, and accelerate cloud transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Architecture & Implementation

• Design, build, and deploy Azure cloud solutions aligned with business and technical requirements

• Architect highly available, scalable, and resilient systems using Azure services

• Design and implement Azure landing zones and subscription strategies

• Support application modernization initiatives, including migration, re‑platforming, and cloud‑native design Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Assess on‑premises and legacy environments and define Azure migration strategies

• Execute migrations using Azure Migrate and Microsoft best practices

• Support modernization using containers, PaaS, and serverless Azure services Security, Governance & Compliance

• Implement Azure security best practices, including:

• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)

• RBAC

• Network security and identity governance

• Design and enforce Azure governance controls using:

• Management Groups

• Azure Policy

• Blueprints (or policy‑driven equivalents)

• Support compliance, risk management, and audit readiness

Automation & DevOps Enablement

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Terraform and/or ARM/Bicep templates

• Design and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev

Ops or GitHub Actions:

• Promote DevOps and cloud‑native operating models

Consulting & Collaboration

• Work directly with clients to gather requirements and provide architectural guidance

• Collaborate with application, security, and operations teams

• Create solution documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical recommendations

• Act as a trusted advisor for Azure adoption and optimization

--- ## Skill Requirements

Core Requirements 5–8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or consulting Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure Solid understanding of: Azure core services (Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage, Azure SQL) Networking concepts (VNet peering, VPN, Express Route) Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and/or ARM/Bicep Strong foundation in Linux/Windows systems, networking, and security fundamentals DevOps & Automation Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash Familiarity with container technologies: Docker Kubernetes (AKS) Consulting Skills Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions Strong communication and client‑facing skills Experience working in cross‑functional or custom

Other Requirements

• Experience with:

• Azure Landing Zones

• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Serverless services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps)

• Exposure to multi‑cloud environments (AWS and/or GCP)

• Knowledge of cost optimization and Fin Ops practices

• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks

• Microsoft Certifications such as:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Azure Administrator Associate

• Azure Dev

Ops Engineer Expert: