Insight Direct India is seeking a skilled and proactive Azure Cloud Engineer III to join our team. We're looking for an Azure expert with strong Python programming abilities, specifically for scripting to handle infrastructure and manipulate Azure services. If you're ready to design and implement robust cloud solutions, automate security processes, and stay ahead of the latest cloud trends, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Cloud Engineer III, you'll be instrumental in shaping our cloud infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency. You'll get to:

Design and implement cloud solutions using a wide range of Azure services, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline security processes and boost operational efficiency.
Design and implement Azure Function-based solutions.
Collaborate closely with DevOps, development, and security teams to integrate security best practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Monitor cloud environments for security incidents, respond to alerts, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security trends, threats, and best practices, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on Azure services and cloud security.
Strong proficiency in Python programming for automation and scripting related to Azure services (not just web application development).
Previous experience with application development using Python is required.
Hands-on experience with Python Automation testing using BDDs (Behavior-Driven Development).
Azure Expertise:
In-depth knowledge of Azure Services (Azure Functions, Azure Policy, Azure Automation Runbooks, Azure Storage, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Log Analytics (KQL), Azure PowerShell Commands, Azure RBAC, Entra ID) is a must.
Experience with Azure Function App, Azure Policy, Azure Runbooks.
Strong understanding of Azure Networking, encryption, and security protocols in cloud environments.
Tools: Basic understanding of tools like Git, Jenkins, JIRA, Bitbucket is required.
Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-204) are a plus.
AI Services: Experience with AI services in the Azure environment is a plus.
Communication: Excellent communication skills.

Azure Cloud Engineer III - Azure Services + Python programming