Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer / Architect with a minimum of 6+ years of extensive, hands-on experience in architecting, implementing, and administering scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with a proven track record in designing multi-cloud solutions and driving modernization through advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps methodologies. This role requires expertise in building reliable, efficient platforms across multi-cloud environments, specifically Microsoft Azure.Core Competencies & Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Architecture & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Design & Provisioning: Lead the design and provision of complex, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure (Azure and AWS), including VMs/EC2, AKS/EKS/ECS clusters, VNets/VPCs, and various storage solutions (Blob Storage, S3). IaC Expertise: Develop, implement, and maintain advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform modules and ARM Templates (or Bicep). Secure State Management: Implement secure backend state management practices for Terraform. Optimization: Configure and optimize Azure and AWS services (e.g., Load Balancers, Key Vault) for performance, cost, and reliability. DevOps, CI/CD, and ContainerizationAutomation Frameworks: Design, develop, and lead CI/CD automation frameworks and multi-stage pipelines utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Advanced CI/CD: Automate critical tasks, such as AKS cluster version upgrades with near-zero downtime. Container Orchestration: Expertly orchestrate and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, ECS) to support mission-critical operations. Scripting & Automation: Maintain proficiency in scripting and system automation using Python, PowerShell, and Bash.Security, Governance, and ComplianceGovernance Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud governance initiatives, including enforcing Azure tagging policies, naming conventions, and policy-driven compliance reporting using Azure Policy. Security Implementation: Implement and enforce robust security protocols, including RBAC, SSO, and data access controls. Secrets Management: Establish and maintain secure code pipelines and manage secrets using enterprise-grade tools like HashiCorp Vault and Sentinel. Network Security: Configure and manage advanced network security solutions, including Azure Application Gateway (with WAF) and third-party firewalls (e.g., FortiGate). Compliance: Ensure infrastructure security and compliance with organizational standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA compliance).Cloud Financial Management & OperationsCost Optimization: Proactively identify and execute significant cost savings measures (target 35%+ reduction), including VM right-sizing, Reserved Instance planning, and idle resource cleanup. Resource Hygiene: Develop scripts and automated processes to audit and clean up unused or orphaned resources (vnet, disks, public IPs, compute, storage). Monitoring & Alerting: Configure and maintain enterprise monitoring solutions, including Azure Monitor and Log Analytics (or Application Insights) for proactive alerting, performance insights, and operational dashboards.2. Specialized Data Platform Focus (Differentiator)Snowflake Administration: Lead the end-to-end implementation and administration of the Snowflake cloud data platform, including account setup, virtual warehouse provisioning, and data ingestion (e.g., from AWS S3). Data Governance & Security: Administer Snowflake security and governance by implementing RBAC, SSO, data masking policies, and secure views. Optimization: Implement cost governance in Snowflake using Resource Monitors and auto-scaling warehouses and leverage advanced features like data sharing and zero-copy clone.Big Data: Architect, deploy, and support multi-node Hadoop clusters (Cloudera/Hortonworks), implementing and securing services like HDFS, Yarn, Spark, Hive, and Zookeeper with Kerberos and Apache Sentry.3. Required Qualifications & CompetenciesExperience: Proven experience as a Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer or Architect (or similar roles like Senior Cloud Developer or Cloud Systems Engineer) with 6+ years of hands-on experience.Core Technical Stack: Deep expertise in Multi-Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure), Terraform, CI/CD Automation (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions), and Virtualisation, Storage concepts, Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Python, Bash, and PowerShell. Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to mentorship and collaboration to cultivate a high-performing culture. Mindset: A strong focus on delivering reliable, scalable, and efficient platforms.