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Lead Consultant - Cloud Infra MonitoringLocation: HyderabadExperience: 2-8 yearsImmediate joiners preferred.Kindly share resume to nsenthil.kumar@ with Sub of "M365" along with notice period. We are looking for a skilled and proactive Azure Cloud Monitoring Engineer to join our Network Operations Center (NOC) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in monitoring and managing Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure its performance, security, and availability. You will be responsible for real-time monitoring, incident management, troubleshooting, and optimizing the performance of Azure-based systems.Responsibilities· Azure Cloud Monitoring:o Monitor Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networks, storage, and services using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.o Set up alerts, thresholds, and dashboards to ensure the health and performance of all Azure resources.o Proactively monitor and manage Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, Azure Storage, and Azure SQL Database.· Incident Detection and Response:o Respond to and resolve real-time incidents, alerts, and performance issues across the Azure environment.o Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and availability issues across Azure resources.o Escalate issues as needed and collaborate with other technical teams to resolve complex problems.· Performance Optimization:o Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and resource inefficiencies in Azure environments.o Perform capacity planning and optimization of cloud resources to reduce costs and improve overall system performance.o Regularly review performance metrics and recommend changes to enhance the efficiency of Azure resources.· Automation and Scripting:o Write and maintain scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) to automate monitoring tasks, incident resolution, and resource management.o Develop and implement automation for Azure resource provisioning and scaling using Azure Automation, Azure Functions, and ARM templates.· Documentation and Reporting:o Maintain detailed documentation related to monitoring configurations, best practices, troubleshooting steps, and incident reports.o Provide regular reports on system health, incident response, and Azure resource utilization to stakeholders.· Collaboration and Escalation:o Work closely with other NOC team members, system administrators, and Azure engineers to resolve complex issues and optimize cloud services.o Participate in cross-team meetings to review incidents and improve response times and procedures.Qualifications we seek in you!Minimum Qualifications / Skills· Education:o Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).· Experience:o 2-8 years of experience working with Azure cloud environments.o Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Security Center.o Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, networks, and databases.o Experience with incident management and monitoring of cloud-based services.· Skills & Knowledge:o Strong understanding of Azure services, networking, storage, and security configurations.o Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI).o Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure Automation.o Understanding of monitoring and alerting systems, and a proactive approach to detecting performance issues before they impact service availability.o Knowledge of containerized applications in Azure (Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.Preferred Qualifications/ Skillso Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.o Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.