Americana Internal Cloud Infrastructure Manager Location: Chandigarh (Mohali Office) Job Type: PermanentJob Summary: The Senior Cloud Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing Azure cloud environments to ensure operational efficiency, security, and scalability. The role will involve planning, deploying, configuring, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure services, as well as automating tasks to improve the system's reliability. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, along with strong skills in networking, security, and automation.Key Responsibilities: •Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. Maintain and optimize cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, databases, and networking resources within Azure. Monitor the performance, availability, and security of cloud resources, implementing necessary fixes and enhancements. Implement and maintain cloud automation tools (Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform) for infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and management. Collaborate with development, network, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components. Oversee disaster recovery and backup processes for critical cloud infrastructure. Administer Azure Active Directory and ensure robust access management and authentication protocols. Conduct performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting for cloud services. Maintain security best practices in cloud operations, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements. Prepare detailed technical documentation, including procedures, policies, and configurations. Provide mentorship and support to junior cloud administrators and IT teams.Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years focused on Azure cloud administration. In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure services (e.g., VMs, Storage, Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory). Proficiency with cloud automation tools (PowerShell, Terraform, Azure CLI, ARM Templates). Strong knowledge of networking principles, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs within Azure. Experience with Azure Security services, compliance monitoring, and identity management. Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and integration of on-premises and cloud solutions. Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation in Azure.Preferred Skills: Azure Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar). Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management. Understanding of multi-cloud environments. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. ent and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Job Title
Cloud Architect