Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – Azure/Linux

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experiencedSenior Cloud Infrastructure Engineerwith deep expertise inAzureandLinux (RHEL)to lead the design, migration, and management of our hybrid cloud environment. In this role, you will architect cloud-native solutions, drive end-to-end migration projects (on-prem to Azure), and ensure the resilience, security, and automation of critical infrastructure. You will act as the subject matter expert for Linux workloads on Azure while also overseeing the integration with existing on-premise systems.

 Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Linux Infrastructure (Primary)

• Design, deploy, and manageAzure-based infrastructureincluding Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, AKS, Application Gateways, Load Balancers, App Services, Docker, Storage, and Networking.

• Serve as theSME for Linux (RHEL)environments across hybrid cloud, handling system administration, performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting.

• Architect and implementInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)solutions usingTerraform,Ansible, andPowerShellto automate provisioning and configuration.

• Develop and executemigration roadmapsfor Linux workloads, assessing cloud readiness and determining the right approach (lift-and-shift, re-platform, or refactor).

• Design robustdisaster recovery (DR)andbackup strategiesfor mission-critical applications across Azure and on-premise environments.

Hybrid Infrastructure & Integration (Secondary)

• Maintain and integrate on-premise services includingActive Directory,DNS,DHCP, andGPOwith Azure IaaS/PaaS.

• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi/vCenter,VSAN) and enterprise storage solutions (NetApp,Pure,Dell).

• Administer backup tools (Veeam,NetBackup) and ensure seamless integration with cloud-native DR solutions.

• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and operational runbooks.

Security & Compliance

• ImplementRBAC, identity management, and data protection best practices across Azure and on-prem systems.

• Ensure infrastructure aligns with internal security standards and support vulnerability management and audit readiness.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor junior engineers, oversee IT projects, and collaborate with vendors and stakeholders.

• Manage end-to-end obsolescence and upgrade projects, ensuring minimal downtime and risk mitigation.

 Required Skills & Experience

• Cloud (Azure):10+ years of experience in Azure design, implementation, migration, VM management, networking, backup/monitoring, and disaster recovery.

• Linux:10+ years of hands-on experience managingRHEL(and familiarity with Ubuntu, Fedora, or Debian) in enterprise environments.

• Automation & IaC:Strong proficiency inTerraform,Ansible, andPowerShell; experience with Infrastructure-as-Code pipelines.

• Containers:Experience withDockerandKubernetes (AKS).

• Soft Skills:Excellent leadership, stakeholder communication, and project management abilities.