Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable Azure cloud infrastructure
-Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-premises environments to Azure
-Architect and deploy solutions using core Azure services:
-Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS (Kubernetes)
-Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB
-Azure Networking (VNETs, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute)
-Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
-Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines leveraging Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
-Monitor system performance, availability, and cost using Azure Monitor and log analytics tools
-Ensure security, compliance, and governance standards are met using Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams including application developers, data engineers, and IT operations
-Support disaster recovery, backup strategies, and business continuity planning
-Optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
-Microsoft certifications such as:
-Azure Solutions Architect Expert
-Azure Administrator Associate
-Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS)
-Familiarity with data platforms (Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks)
-Exposure to multi-business enterprise environments or sports/entertainment IT ecosystems
-Experience with FinOps / cloud cost management strategies
