Azure Cloud Operations Manager

A leading life insurance company is seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Operations Manager to lead its Infrastructure and Security Operations in Mumbai. In this technical leadership role, you will manage and deploy complex cloud infrastructure while developing cloud-based applications. Furthermore, you will oversee the security and performance of the Azure Cloud Platform to ensure seamless business operations. Consequently, this position is vital for driving the organization’s digital transformation and maintaining a robust cloud environment.

The Azure Cloud Operations Manager must have deep expertise in AKS cluster management and Kubernetes disaster recovery. Additionally, you will implement advanced security measures, including Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and vulnerability remediations. Therefore, the company is looking for an engineer with 9 to 10 years of experience. If you are proficient in DevOps automation and Azure migrations, this Azure Cloud Operations Manager role offers a premier platform for your career.

Key Responsibilities for the Azure Cloud Operations Manager

• Manage Azure load balancer solutions, including Layer 7 Application Gateways and Layer 4 load balancers.
• Create and administer Virtual Networks, subnets, and Network Security Groups to ensure environment security.
• Configure and troubleshoot complex VPN connections such as Site-to-Site, Point-to-Site, and Vnet-peering.
• Integrate Web Applications with virtual networks to facilitate communication with On-premise systems.
• Write YAML code to convert Azure classic pipelines to modern YAML-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage deployments on AKS clusters and troubleshoot critical issues like pod crashes and node restarts.
• Implement Kubernetes disaster recovery (DR) strategies to ensure high availability of cloud services.
• Configure and manage Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to protect against SQL injection and DDoS attacks.
• Conduct regular security assessments, including vulnerability scans and penetration testing of cloud environments.
• Prepare detailed management reports on remediation plans, progress, and emerging cloud infrastructure issues.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BE-IT or B.Tech degree with 9 to 10 years of experience in Azure Cloud Engineering.
• Hands-on experience managing deployments on Azure Cloud complete solutions, including Firewalls and AKS.
• Broad understanding of cloud service models including IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS technologies.
• Proven ability to manage both classic and ARM portals while effectively using PowerShell for service management.
• Strong understanding of securing AKS cluster service endpoints and the broader CI/CD pipeline.
• Relevant cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect or Administrator) are highly preferred.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Experience with network topology and troubleshooting DNS communication using tools like telnet and nslookup.
• Expertise in developing self-managed ingress controllers and Application Gateway Ingress Controllers (AGIC).
• Deep knowledge of Azure Storage, Key Vaults, Azure AD, and Recovery Service Vaults.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors for application vulnerability remediation and infrastructure updates.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and efficient cloud migration strategies.

If you are a cloud professional ready to drive the Azure Cloud Operations Manager function for a premier insurer, we encourage you to apply today!