L3 Azure Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise-level Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Handle complex L3 technical issues and high-priority P1/P2 incidents.
• Configure and manage Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, and Azure Bastion.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD, RBAC, and cloud security policies.
• Support Azure services, including AKS, App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault, and Azure SQL.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across compute, networking, storage, and identity services.
• Automate infrastructure operations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement permanent solutions.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, patch management, and high availability.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders during critical incidents.
• Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks.
• Mentor L1/L2 engineers and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve cloud operations.
• Participate in rotational shifts to support 24x7 cloud operations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure and Operations.
• Strong hands-on experience in Azure L3 Support.
• Excellent knowledge of Azure Networking, VNet, NSG, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, VPN, and ExpressRoute.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Azure SQL, AKS, and App Services.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and Azure Security.
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform.
• Experience in Azure monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience handling P1/P2 incidents and technical escalations.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Incident Management, and Problem Management.
• Understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication, analytical, and client-management skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and work independently.
• Willingness to work from the office in Hyderabad and participate in rotational shifts.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive annual CTC of 25 LPA to 30 LPA.
• Full-time employment opportunity.
• Opportunity to work with enterprise-level Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Exposure to advanced cloud technologies and automation tools.
• Opportunities for technical learning and professional development.
• Experience working with large-scale production environments.

Certifications

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• HashiCorp Terraform certification.
• ITIL Foundation certification.

Relevant Azure and DevOps certifications will be an added advantage.