Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Role
A cloud engineer who designs, builds, manages, and secures an organizations cloud-based
infrastructure and applications using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They are
responsible for migrating systems from on-site servers, optimizing cloud performance and costs,
and ensuring robust security and automation.

Common tools and technologies:

• Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Scripting/Code: PowerShell, Python, Bash.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep.

Cloud engineers ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing Cloud Infrastructure: Planning and implementing virtual networks, storage, and databases.
• Migration & Development: Moving existing applications to the cloud and developing cloud-native solutions
• Security & Compliance: Implementing security measures like identity management (IAM), encryption, and firewalls to protect data.
• Monitoring & Maintenance: Troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and controlling costs.
• Automation: Using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible to automate deployments.