DET_Cloud_ops_Azure Support Engineer_GDSF02 - Thiruvananthapuram, India - EY

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    Description

    The opportunity

    We're looking for an Azure Support Engineer with to 7 years of experience who can:

  • You will be responsible for implementing, managing, and troubleshooting Azure services and infrastructures, ensuring their optimal performance and alignment with business needs.
  • You will be responsible for promptly troubleshooting Azure-related issues, providing timely and efficient solutions.
  • Your key responsibilities

  • Implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting Microsoft Azure solutions, which include major services related to compute, storage, network, and security.
  • Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment processes and top-quality software outputs.
  • Managing Azure resources, including virtual machines, App services, and Azure SQL databases.
  • Working on Azure development and designing the infrastructure integrating CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensuring the security of the system through the management of access controls, network firewalls, encryption, and similar systems.
  • Overseeing the execution of disaster recovery and failover strategies, ensuring system robustness and data security.
  • Monitoring and managing application performance, identifying and tuning areas necessary to maintain optimal system efficiency.
  • Addressing and resolving complex problems, leveraging high-level network and system infrastructure knowledge.
  • Communicating effectively with clients and establishing strategic relationships.
  • Developing scripts for automating client/server functions to improve current processes and workflows.
  • Partaking in decisions for future Azure implementations and improvements, providing expert advice based on current trends and the company's needs.
  • Keeping abreast of all updates and changes in Azure services and products, ensuring the organization makes effective use of new features and improvements.
  • Providing technical guidance and support to the team and clients in Azure-related matters.
  • Participating actively in security planning and strategy, adhering strictly to compliance regulations and best practices.
  • Implementing server hardening based on company's security protocols; carrying out regular security audits to prevent possible vulnerabilities
  • Skills and attributes for success

  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
  • Ability to travel in accordance with client and other job requirements
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; writing, publishing and conference-level presentation skills a plus.
  • To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science
  • Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer related certifications
  • Ideally, you'll also have

    Azure Solution Architect Expert, Axure Security Engineer certifications.

    Technologies and Tools

  • Microsoft Azure: A comprehensive understanding of Azure services, including Azure Storage, Azure Compute, Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory, among others.
  • CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab is often required.
  • Automation Tools: Knowledge of automation tools like PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform can be beneficial in creating scalable and manageable infrastructures.
  • Monitoring Tools: Proficiency in Azure monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights is useful for maintaining system performance.
  • Networking and Security: Understanding of network configurations, VPN/Gateways, Firewalls, and security protocols like OAuth and SSO. Knowledge of security tools such as Azure Security Center is beneficial
  • Containerization: Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes is often desired.
  • Databases: Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and Azure's Database Services like Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, etc.
  • Cloud Migration Tools: Understanding of Azure migration tools like Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Database Migration Service is often necessary.
  • Scripting: Knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python is usually required for automation and routine tasks.
  • Other Azure Tools: Familiarity with other Azure tools and services like ARM templates, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, etc. can be beneficial.
  • What we look for

  • Monitoring and alerting: Closely monitor for anomalies and threats.
  • Incident and Problem Triage: Assessment of defects to identify and map to the right queue (Platform / Info security / Application / Infrastructure)
  • Incident Management: Monitor the Service management queue, ensure incidents are being updated and the customers are being communicated to.
  • Change and Release Management: Co-ordination of release management, including managing agreed components of Runsheet's and change control documentation
  • Patch management, Problem Management: Root cause analysis to identify underlying issues
  • System and Security Maintenance: Perform system and security level maintenance activities.
  • Documentation: All root-cause findings from incident or problem managed need to be documented as a repeatable process for future support.
  • What we offer

    EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We'll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

  • Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
  • Success as defined by you : We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership : We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
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