TL;DR
Technical Consultant (Windows & Azure): Architecting, deploying, and managing robust Azure environments and Windows Server infrastructure with an accent on cloud migrations, disaster recovery, and end-to-end automation. Focus on implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), Python automation with TDD, and optimizing CI/CD workflows for hybrid cloud scenarios.
Location: Remote (India)
Company
AHEAD is seeking a highly experienced Windows & Azure Cloud Engineer for their Digital Solutions Group focusing on Platform Engineering.
What you will do
- Architect, deploy, and manage robust Azure environments across networking, compute, containers, and platform services.
- Administer and support Windows Server environments (2008-2022) in hybrid and cloud-integrated scenarios, including Active Directory and DNS.
- Develop scalable, testable Python scripts for cloud automation and integrations using PyTest.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Ansible, building reusable, parameterized modules.
- Lead Zerto-based migration and disaster recovery implementations between on-premises and Azure.
- Integrate IaC and automation into Git-based CI/CD pipelines to promote velocity, compliance, and observability.
Requirements
- Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- Proficiency in Python with real-world experience in test-driven development using PyTest.
- Strong experience with Zerto for cloud migration, backup, and DR orchestration.
- Infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible.
- Solid understanding of Git, version control workflows, and DevOps tooling.
- O/S knowledge of Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
- Active Directory & DNS administration in enterprise environments.
- PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
Nice to have
- Microsoft Windows Server certifications (MCSA/MCSE).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and enterprise IT operations.