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

Requirements

• 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