Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Specialist

Job Description Technical Expertise

Strong architectural understanding of Microsoft Azure, AWS, and / or GCP services — Compute, Storage, Net Servicesing, Security, and Identity.

Expertise in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, with strong hands‑on experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates integrated with CI / CD pipelines.

In‑depth knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, and Group Policy administration.

Strong background in Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 hybrid environments, and Identity synchronization (AD Connect, Entra ID).

Hands‑on experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V) and enterprise backup / disaster recovery solutions.

Proficiency in net Services and security infrastructure — Firewalls, VPNs, NSGs, WAFs, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Azure Firewall.

Experience implementing Azure Policy, RBAC, and Governance models across multiple subscriptions and environments.

Servicesing knowledge of Monitoring, Observability, and Management tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Zabbix, SolarWinds, etc.).

Proficiency with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible).

Familiarity with DevOps concepts and infrastructure integration with CI / CD pipelines.

Strong understanding of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), High Availability, and Disaster Recovery (DR) frame Services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and on‑premises infrastructure solutions.

Define technical standards and governance frame Services for infrastructure, cloud operations, and automation.

Oversee hybrid connectivity and integrations — ExpressRoute, VPNs, VNet peering, Private Endpoints, and on‑prem extensions.

Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives including migration to cloud‑native and containerized solutions.

Optimize cloud operations through monitoring, automation, and cost management.

Implement and enforce compliance with organizational security, identity, and configuration standards.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to infrastructure and cloud operations teams.

Collaborate with architecture, security, and application teams on solution designs, deployments, and operational readiness.

Automate infrastructure provisioning and maintenance using IaC, configuration management, and scripting.

Maintain enterprise documentation, including designs, topology diagrams, and operational procedures.

Participate in strategic planning, capacity management, and technology roadmap development.

Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and post‑incident analysis.

Stay current with emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies, recommending continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Must hold at least one advanced manpower certification from the following domains :

Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Manpower / Associate

Google Cloud Manpower Cloud Architect

VMware VCP-DCV / Cisco CCNP / CompTIA Cloud+

ITIL v4 Foundation or higher

ITIL v4 Foundation or higher

Minimum Experience

10–12 years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in infrastructure design, cloud architecture, and operations.

Proven track record in leading hybrid infrastructure (on‑premises + multi‑cloud) environments.

Demonstrated experience in infrastructure modernization, automation, migration, and security governance projects.

Prior experience in mentoring or guiding technical teams and participating in strategic technology planning.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

Ability to Services cross‑functionally and manage multiple projects.

Customer‑focused, proactive, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.

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