Summary: Seeking a Lead Azure Cloud Engineer to guide the design, automation, and maintenance of advanced Azure environments within a Cloud Center of Excellence, championing best practices and mentoring team members. Highlights: 1. Lead impactful cloud projects and shape enterprise cloud strategy 2. Design and implement automated build and deployment workflows 3. Collaborate within a cross-functional DevOps team We are looking for a **Lead Azure Cloud Engineer** to guide the design, automation, and maintenance of advanced Microsoft Azure environments within our Cloud Center of Excellence. You will champion best practices, mentor team members, and drive the adoption of both IaaS and PaaS services, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for internal clients. Join us to lead impactful cloud projects and shape our enterprise cloud strategy. **Responsibilities** * Design and implement automated build and deployment workflows using PowerShell, ARM/Bicep, YAML, Terraform, C\#, and other modern scripting tools * Provision and configure infrastructure following Infrastructure\-as\-Code principles * Integrate and manage continuous delivery pipelines via Azure DevOps services * Perform operational activities using native Azure tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Security Center or equivalent solutions * Produce and update comprehensive documentation on the CCoE wiki, covering solution design and operational guidelines * Collaborate within a cross‑functional DevOps team, taking ownership of development and operational deliverables * Guide and assist internal clients through environment onboarding processes * Maintain security compliance and stability across client environments post‑onboarding * Execute and optimize network platform operations tasks **Requirements** * At least 5 years of practical experience in cloud engineering or similar positions * Proven expertise in setting up and managing IaaS resources such as Virtual Machines * Hands\-on experience with PaaS offerings including WebApp, Azure Databases, Kubernetes, Data Lake, or Databricks * Strong grasp of networking fundamentals and technologies including IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, load balancers, and DNS * Proficiency in software engineering and coding within agile frameworks * Track record of working with Azure DevOps for end\-to\-end automated deployments * Awareness of cost optimization and security best practices when building solutions * Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) methodologies for automation and scalability * Familiarity with Azure\-native management and monitoring tools * Excellent communication and presentation abilities suited to diverse audiences * Collaborative approach with skill in mentoring and giving constructive feedback * Exceptional skills in documentation creation and client engagement * Ability to independently deliver high\-quality outcomes with minimal oversight