Azure Cloud Engineer

Kansas City, United States | Posted on 03/08/2024

OTSI is a leading global technology company offering solutions, consulting, and managed services for businesses worldwide since 1999. OTSI serves clients from its 15 offices across 6 countries around the globe with a “Follow-the-Sun” model. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, we have a strong presence in North America, Central America, and Asia-Pacific with a Global Delivery Center based in India. These strategic locations offer our customers the competitive advantages of onshore, nearshore, and offshore engagement and delivery options, with 24/7 support. OTSI works with 100+ enterprise customers, many of which are Fortune ranked. OTSI focuses on industry segments such as Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Communications & Media Entertainment, Engineering & Telecom, Retail & Consumer Services, Hi-tech, Manufacturing, Engineering, transport logistics, Government, Defense & PSUs.

Our focused technologies are:

• Data & Analytics (Traditional EDW, BI, Big data, Data Engineering, Data Management, Data Modernization, Data Insights)
• Digital Transformation (Cloud Computing, Mobility, Micro Services, RPA, DevOps)
• Enterprise Applications (SAP, Java Full stack, Microsoft, Custom Development)

Job Description

Object Technology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) has an immediate opening for an Azure Cloud Engineer.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing infrastructure operations and support during the transition.
• Overseeing cloud operations and designing infrastructure for new workloads.
• Continuously improving and maturing cloud services.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• In-depth understanding of various cloud computing models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Public, Private, and Hybrid clouds.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure.
• Strong understanding of compute, network, server, storage, and database.
• Proficiency in deploying and managing Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Active Directory, Azure Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Azure Log Analytics.
• Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID configuration, including identity management, access control policies, and integration with on-premises Active Directory environments.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform/Terraform Cloud) for automating the deployment and management of Azure resources.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform/HCL) for automation tasks and the development of custom scripts to streamline Azure infrastructure management and deployment processes.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and experience implementing network security controls within Azure environments, including firewall configurations, network segmentation, and secure connectivity options.
• Experience configuring centralized logging and monitoring solutions, including Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel, to provide visibility into the Azure environment, facilitate real-time monitoring, and enable threat detection and response.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and best practices, particularly in the context of Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure deployment and management.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security.
• Excellent documentation skills with the ability to clearly document architecture designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Experience with Windows Server operating system administration.
• Experience with Active Directory and related directory services.
• Familiarity with ITIL and service management best practices and leading platforms (such as ServiceNow).
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of technology project risks and strategies for managing and mitigating them.
• Demonstrates strong written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to discuss highly technical concepts to all audiences, ranging from non-technical people to executive-level technical decision-makers.
• Passionate about technology and eager to grow skills and increase responsibilities.