We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with strong Microsoft Azure and System Administration experience to manage, maintain, and optimize our cloud infrastructure for AI enabled software application. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in Azure AI app services, Windows Server administration, Active Directory, networking, virtualization, and cloud security. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, performance, and operational excellence of Azure-based infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure for AI applications

- Deploy and maintain AI/ML enabled solutions in Azure for all stages of SDLC

- Deploy, configure, and administer Azure resources including:

- Implement identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).

- Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, Private Endpoints, and network security.

- Azure Virtual Machines (Windows/Linux)

- Azure Virtual Network (VNet)

- Network Security Groups (NSG)

- Azure Load Balancer

- Azure Storage Accounts

- Azure Backup

- Azure Site Recovery

- Azure Monitor

- Administer Windows Server environments and perform server installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

- Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and File Servers.

- Monitor system performance and proactively resolve infrastructure issues.

- Perform backup, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity management.

- Implement cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), security policies, and compliance standards.

- Manage storage, compute,



and networking resources while optimizing performance and cost.

- Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell.

- Work closely with application, development, and security teams during deployments and infrastructure changes.

- Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.

- Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.

- Manage on premise IT infra and hardware support with vendor support

Required Skills

Microsoft Azure

- Hands-on experience managing Azure infrastructure.

- Azure services pertinent to AI/ML

- Network Security Groups (NSG)

- Azure Load Balancer

- Azure Storage Accounts

- Azure Backup

- Azure Site Recovery

- Azure Monitor

- Log Analytics

- Azure Key Vault

- Azure Bastion

- Azure Update Manager

- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

- Azure RBAC

- Resource Groups

- Azure Portal

- Cost Management and Monitoring

System Administration

- Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022)

- Active Directory

- Group Policy

- DNS

- DHCP

- IIS

- File & Print Services

- Windows Patch Management

- Hyper-V virtualization

- Server Monitoring and Performance Tuning

Scripting & Automation

- PowerShell scripting

- Task automation

- Basic infrastructure automation

Networking





- TCP/IP

- Routing and Switching fundamentals

- VPN

- Firewalls

- SSL Certificates

- Network Troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Microsoft Azure certifications such as:

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Preferred)

- Experience creating technical documentation and SOPs.

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Strong experience in Microsoft Azure cloud administration.

- Excellent system administration knowledge.

- Experience in managing production Azure environments.

- Ability to work independently and handle critical infrastructure.

- Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.

- Good understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices.

- Willingness to learn current Azure technologies and continuously improve infrastructure operations.

Why Join Us

- Opportunity to work on enterprise-grade Azure cloud infrastructure.

- Exposure to modern cloud technologies and automation.

- Team-oriented and growth-oriented work environment.

- Career advancement and continuous learning opportunities.

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Education

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

- Strong experience in Microsoft Azure cloud administration: 6 years (Required)

Location

- Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person

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