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 

• 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