Cloud Consultant (Microsoft Azure)

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Company Description Tech for People Unlocks the Future At Devoteam, we believe that technology, combined with strong human values, can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People is shaping the future, creating a positive impact on individuals and the world around us. With over 25 years of passion for technology and a presence in 18+ countries across EMEA and beyond, we are committed to leveraging innovation, expertise, and human-centric values to make a difference. Devoteam Culture & Values: True innovation is born from a powerful culture, fused with meaningful values. Culture: Fair and courageous Everyone is treated fairly – this fuels bravery. At Devoteam, we always make fair decisions. We listen and are willing to be challenged, taking courageous decisions as a result. We help our employees to progress at every step and congratulate those who deserve it. Ambition and results Ambition is nurtured at every step – this drives results. We are ambitious entrepreneurs with a taste for performance, growth and celebrating success. Commitments are always kept as we seek to achieve profitable growth to create value and employment. We aim to bring as much value as possible to our clients, at every touchpoint. Learning and innovating Curiosity and learning are at our core – this stimulates innovation. At Devoteam, we are curious. We learn and embrace innovation constantly to meet challenges and build partnerships of excellence. Caring and sharing A caring attitude is infused into our culture – this encourages sharing. We believe in the power of teams, we promote support and collaboration. At Devoteam, we care about our teams and want to work in a positive, productive environment. We support the development of talent and careers, knowing that success is the result of collaboration. Because alone, we go faster – but together, we go further. Values: Respect Frankness Passion To know more about us, please visit: www.devoteam.com Level: Consultant level Join Devoteam and be part of a dynamic, innovative team driving technology solutions that make a real impact Job Description The Cloud Consultant is responsible for building, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure and services on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will work hands-on to implement secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions that meet performance and availability goals. You will support cloud operations, improve infrastructure through automation, and troubleshoot issues. This role demands strong technical execution, infrastructure knowledge, and cloud platform skills, serving as a core executor for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Roles and Responsibilities Infrastructure Implementation: Assist in the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions, building standard Azure Landing Zones. Automation & IaC: Support the development of automation scripts and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Migration Support: Participate in infrastructure assessments using automated discovery tools (e.g., Azure Migrate) and assist in planning and executing cloud migrations. Operations Management: Manage routine cloud operations, including automated patching via Azure Update Manager, backup and restore operations using Azure Backup, and resolving basic to intermediate troubleshooting issues. ITSM Integration: Handle incidents, problems, and changes through integrated ITSM workflows. Governance & Identity: Help implement cloud governance, manage Identity Lifecycle tasks (Microsoft Entra ID RBAC/ABAC policies), and enforce compliance standards using Azure Policy. Cost Optimization: Contribute to cloud resource optimization by applying FinOps best practices and performance tuning via Azure Advisor. Business Continuity: Execute basic Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies, drills, and validation checkpoints using Azure Site Recovery (ASR). Pre-Sales Support: Support customer workshops, solution demos, and technical documentation during pre-sales engagements. Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of cloud environments, infrastructure changes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: 2–5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure deployment and support. Platform Knowledge: Experience with at least one major public cloud platform, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Infrastructure as Code: Exposure to Terraform or native Azure automation tools. Core Concepts: Understanding of core cloud concepts such as virtualization, containers, networking, IAM, and security. Tooling: Familiarity with tools used for cloud assessment, migration, and monitoring. Security: Hands-on experience with basic cloud security controls and compliance practices (Azure Security Center/Defender for Cloud). Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or within a team. Certification: Relevant Associate-level certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate / AZ-104). Preferred Qualifications Azure Service Depth: Hands-on experience with specific Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, VNet, Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and AKS. Hybrid Cloud: Experience with VMware or hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premises infrastructure (e.g., using VPN Gateways or ExpressRoute). Migration Projects: Experience participating in cloud migration projects. Modernization: Interest in cloud-native architectures and application modernization. DevOps Tooling: Exposure to CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Jenkins for infrastructure automation. Monitoring: Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Scripting: Basic scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Client Interaction: Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients, both technical and non-technical. Agile Methodology: Experience working in agile project environments and using tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure Boards. Additional Information