Cloud Operations Engineer Lead

We are seeking a talented Cloud Operations Engineer Lead to join our dynamic team and help us optimize and manage our cloud infrastructure on the Microsoft Azure platform. Responsibilities: Lead a team of 5 Jr Cloud Operations Engineers. (60% leading / 40% hands-on) Provision, configure, and maintain Azure cloud resources including virtual machines, databases, storage accounts, and networking components. Implement and manage Azure services such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and Azure DevOps. Develop, maintain, and version infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate the deployment and configuration of cloud resources. Collaborate with development teams to define and implement infrastructure requirements as code. Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and performance tuning. Manage system security, patching, and updates to ensure the stability and security of Linux servers. Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using AKS, including cluster provisioning, configuration, and monitoring. Implement best practices for container orchestration, service discovery, and load balancing in AKS environments. Set up monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues in the cloud infrastructure and applications. Monitor system performance, availability, and security metrics using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools. Implement security best practices and compliance standards for cloud environments, including network security, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption. Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies. Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines. Integrate cloud infrastructure deployment with CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable application delivery. Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure consistency in operations. Provide technical guidance and support to other team members and stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Gitlab experience a plus Openshift Kubernetes a plus 1 years of experience in cloud operations, preferably with a focus on Microsoft Azure Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Linux system administration skills preferred, including command-line proficiency. Experience with container orchestration platforms, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards. Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana. Experience with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-400) are a plus.