Senior Administrator - Iaas AWS, Terraform

Experience: 5 to 8 years

Location: Chennai, India

Skills: Microsoft Azure, Azure core services, Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage, Azure SQL, Networking concepts, VNet peering, VPN, ExpressRoute, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Linux, Windows, DevOps, Automation, CI/CD, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Landing Zones, Azure Kubernetes Service, Serverless services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, multi-cloud environments, AWS, GCP, cost optimization, FinOps, security frameworks, compliance frameworks, Microsoft Certifications, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Job Summary

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Consultant to design, implement, and advise on secure, scalable, and cost‑effective Microsoft Azure solutions. This role combines hands‑on technical delivery with client‑facing consulting, helping organizations adopt Azure best practices, modernize applications, and accelerate cloud transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Architecture &

- Implementation

Design, build, and deploy Azure cloud solutions aligned with business and technical requirements

Architect highly available, scalable, and resilient systems using Azure services

Design and implement Azure landing zones and subscription strategies

Support application modernization initiatives, including migration, re‑platforming, and cloud‑native design

Cloud Migration &

- Modernization

Assess on‑premises and legacy environments and define Azure migration strategies

Execute migrations using Azure Migrate and Microsoft best practices

Support modernization using containers, PaaS, and serverless Azure services

Security, Governance &

- Compliance

Implement Azure security best practices, including:

- Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
- RBAC
- Network security and identity governance





Design and enforce Azure governance controls using:

- Management Groups
- Azure Policy
- Blueprints (or policy‑driven equivalents)

Support compliance, risk management, and audit readiness

Automation &

- DevOps Enablement

Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform and/or ARM/Bicep templates

Design and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions

Promote DevOps and cloud‑native operating models

Consulting &

- Collaboration

Work directly with clients to gather requirements and provide architectural guidance

Collaborate with application, security, and operations teams

Create solution documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical recommendations

Act as a trusted advisor for Azure adoption and optimization

Skill Requirements

Core Requirements

5–8 years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or consulting

Robust hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure

Solid understanding of

- Azure core services (Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage, Azure SQL)
- Networking concepts (VNet peering, VPN, ExpressRoute)

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and/or ARM/Bicep

Strong foundation in Linux/Windows systems, networking, and security fundamentals

DevOps &

- Automation

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash

Familiarity with container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS)

Other Requirements

Experience with

- Azure Landing Zones
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Serverless services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps)

Exposure to multi‑cloud environments (AWS and/or GCP)

Knowledge of cost optimization and FinOps practices

Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks

Microsoft Certifications such as

- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Azure Administrator Associate
- Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

📌 Senior Administrator Iaas AWS, Terraform (India)
🏢 HCL Technologies
📍 India