Azure Infrastructure Engineer at Impronics Technologies

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Azure Infrastructure Engineer tjoin our dynamic team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. The role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in Azure administration, security, automation, and infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. 
• Lead cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of transitioning on-premise systems tAzure. 
• Implement Azure security best practices, including identity management, data protection, and access control. 
• Manage Azure networking, virtual machines, containers, and other IaaS components. 
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) scripts tautomate deployment and configuration processes. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure environments for performance, cost, and reliability. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams tensure seamless integration of cloud services with other enterprise applications. 
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance tjunior engineers in the team. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure technologies, and make recommendations for improvements or enhancements tthe infrastructure. 
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for Azure environments.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10-12 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5+ years dedicated tAzure cloud environments. 
• Deep expertise in Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Backup. 
• Experience in designing and implementing secure and scalable cloud solutions. 
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking (VNETs, Subnets, NSGs, VPNs) and hybrid cloud configurations.
•  Proficiency in automating infrastructure deployment using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar tools. 
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and managing cloud resources, using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools. 
• Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Preferred Certifications: 

Cloud IT Pros: 

• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator 
• AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies 
• AZ-120: Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads
• AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions 
• AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop 
• Cloud IT Pros (Expert Level): 
• AZ-400: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions 
• AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions 
• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator (Expert) 

Other Qualifications: 

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability tlead technical discussions and present solutions tstakeholders. 
• Azure certifications are highly preferred, demonstrating deep knowledge and commitment tcontinuous learning. 
• Ability twork independently and in a team environment, managing multiple projects and priorities.