Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced L3-level Azure Linux Engineer to manage, support, and optimize Azure IaaS environments. The role requires robust expertise in Linux administration, Azure infrastructure services, and handling critical production issues with end-to-end ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support Azure IaaS components including Virtual Machines, VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Load Balancers, and Storage Accounts

Perform advanced Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) including patching, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security hardening

Handle P1/P2 incidents, perform root cause analysis, and lead bridge calls with stakeholders

Implement and manage identity & access controls using Azure AD (Entra ID) and RBAC

Monitor infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud

Ensure security compliance (CIS hardening, patch compliance, encryption, vulnerability management)

Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform / ARM templates / scripting





Design and manage networking components including route tables, load balancers, and connectivity solutions

Support cost optimization and performance tuning initiatives in Azure

Create and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation

Skill Requirements

Primary Skills

Strong experience in Azure IaaS services (VMs, Storage, Networking)

Deep expertise in Linux Administration (L3 level)

Experience in incident management & troubleshooting (L3 support)

Hands-on with Azure security & monitoring tools

Secondary / Good to Have

Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform / ARM / Bicep )

CI/CD exposure (Azure DevOps)

Scripting (Shell / Python / PowerShell)

Knowledge of Windows (L2 level) and hybrid environments

Other Requirements

Experience & Qualification

6-10+ years in IT infrastructure / cloud support

Minimum 3+ years in Azure IaaS operations

Strong exposure to production support environments (L3 role)

Key Competencies

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