Role Profile: Azure Specialist (L2/L3 Support) - Azure IaaS/PaaS/VM/IaC/CI/CD/DevOps Engineer Experience: 6-8 years

Location: Mumbai/Pune/Noida/Bangalore/Hyderabad/Chennai

Overview Client is transforming towards a cloud-first, automation-driven operating model built on Microsoft Azure, platform engineering principles, and AI-enabled operations.

The Azure Specialist is responsible for delivering, operating, and continuously improving Azure platform services through modern engineering practices. The role focuses on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, cloud operations, AI-enabled service improvements, and platform reliability.

Key ResponsibilitiesAzure Operations &

• Support

- Provide L2/L3 support for Azure services.
- Monitor platform health, security, performance, and availability.
- Support incident, problem, change, and service management activities.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Manage lifecycle, maintenance, and operational readiness activities.

Azure Platform Engineering

- Deploy, manage, and optimize Azure infrastructure and services.
- Support Entra ID, Networking, VMs, Storage, AVD, Azure Arc, Backup, and monitoring solutions.
- Maintain secure, resilient, and cost-effective environments.
- Support cloud transformation initiatives.

Automation &

• IaC

- Develop IaC solutions using PowerShell, Bicep, ARM Templates, and Azure tools.
- Create automation using PowerShell, Python, and Azure services.
- Support DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Drive automation, self-service, and standardization.

Project Delivery &

• Improvement

- Implement cloud solutions and technical changes.
- Support testing, deployment, transition,



and documentation.
- Work with stakeholders to meet business requirements.
- Improve platform performance, security, monitoring, and processes.
- Support innovation in cloud, automation, and AI-enabled services.

Collaboration

- Work with users, suppliers, and technology teams.
- Participate in Agile planning and technical workshops.
- Communicate issues, risks, and recommendations effectively.
- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Qualifications &

• Experience

- Strong experience in Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering.
- Azure certifications and ITIL knowledge desirable.
- 7 years of IT support or cloud technology experience.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Technical Skills

- Expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Automation (Runbooks, Functions, Logic Apps), Azure Arc, Azure Backup, Update Manager, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Networking and Connectivity Solutions.
- Knowledge of networking, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid connectivity.
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, scripting, and automation.
- Understanding of IaC, cloud governance, security, and compliance.
- Experience with DevOps, source control, CI/CD, and release management.
- Robust troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, collaborate effectively, and deliver high-quality customer service.

Locations Country/Region: IN

Requisition ID: 40745

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Location: INDIA - PUNE - BIRLASOFT OFFICE - HINJAWADI

📌 Title: Azure/Support with IAAS/PAAS/ IaC (India)
🏢 Birlasoft
📍 India