Cloud Engineer - Azure (Professional Services)

The Cloud Engineer - Azure (L2) is responsible for delivering Azure-based Professional Services with a focus on cloud migration, landing zone deployment, hybrid networking, and optimization initiatives.

This role requires hands-on experience in real customer environments, supporting end-to-end Azure implementations and ensuring successful delivery across migration and transformation projects.

Responsibilities:

Migration & Modernization

• Execute workload migration projects including:
• On-premises (VMware / Hyper-V) to Azure
• Azure to Azure migrations
• Other cloud platforms to Azure
• Perform Azure Migrate assessments, including right-sizing and cost analysis
• Plan and execute migration and DR scenarios using Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
  
  

Azure Platform Deployment

• Design and deploy Azure Landing Zones aligned with governance and architecture standards
• Conduct brownfield assessments of existing environments and recommend optimization strategies
• Implement cost optimization measures aligned with Azure best practices
  
  

Networking & Connectivity

• Design and implement hybrid networking solutions including:
• Site-to-Site VPN
• Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN
• ExpressRoute connectivity
• Configure and manage network security appliances (FortiGate or similar)
  
  

Containerization & Platform Services

• Deploy and manage workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  
  

Delivery & Support

• Work directly with customers to deliver Professional Services engagements
• Provide L2-level troubleshooting and support for Azure environments
• Collaborate with internal teams for solution design and delivery
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure
• Proven experience in customer-facing delivery projects
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Azure Migrate (Assessment & Migration)
• Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
• Azure Landing Zone deployment
• Migration scenarios (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure-to-Azure, multi-cloud)
• Strong knowledge of hybrid networking, including:
• ExpressRoute
• Site-to-Site VPN
• Point-to-Site VPN
• Experience in:
• Brownfield environment assessment
• Azure cost optimization practices
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• FortiGate or similar cloud firewall appliances