Hci Sr Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Operations Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting our Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, backups, networking, and security. In addition, the role will involve cost management, compliance, and the use of automation tools such as Terraform and PowerShell to improve efficiency. The candidate must possess solid technical knowledge of Azure’s hub-and-spoke topology, networking, and security frameworks, as well as experience working with HCI clusters.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage virtual machines (VMs), including creating/restoring snapshots and troubleshooting performance issues.
• Configure private endpoints and implement Private Link DNS, working closely with external teams.
• Prepare and troubleshoot Terraform code to deploy VMs in line with customer standards.
• Oversee and manage Azure Backups, including troubleshooting failed backups and performing restores.
• Monitor monthly Azure spending, identifying cost anomalies, and taking appropriate action on unused resources.
• Deploy, configure, and update HCI nodes and clusters following established company standards.
• Manage Azure Policy compliance, addressing non-compliant resources or proposing updates to Azure Policy frameworks.
• Follow up on security alerts from Microsoft Defender and service issues within Azure.
• Work with external teams on new landing zone setups, ensuring alignment with infrastructure requirements.
• Maintain Data Collection Rules for HCI monitoring and troubleshoot hardware issues with xClarity.
• Script repetitive tasks using PowerShell to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop reports using Resource Graph Explorer and utilize basic KQL for querying logs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot runbooks to ensure operational continuity.
• Provide expertise on Azure networking components including Network Security Groups (NSGs), Application Security Groups (ASGs), load balancers, and application gateways.

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Strong experience in Azure infrastructure management, including VM creation, snapshots, and backup management.
• Proficiency in Terraform for VM deployments and troubleshooting failed deployments.
• Experience with Azure networking and security, particularly Hub/Spoke topology, NSGs, ASGs, and Load Balancers.
• Familiarity with Azure Policies and remediation practices.
• Knowledge of HCI clusters, including configuration, deployment, and monitoring via Windows Admin Center.
• Basic understanding of KQL and the ability to create reports using Resource Graph Explorer.
• Competency in PowerShell scripting for automation and maintenance tasks.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially in performance and security monitoring.
• Familiarity with cost management in Azure and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Terraform Certification (preferred but not mandatory)

What’s next:

It’s best to apply today, because job postings can be taken down and we wouldn’t want you to miss this opportunity. In case you need further information, just send us a message at recruitmentEMEA@stefanini.com and we’ll be happy to assist!

The preceding job description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.

Diversity & Inclusion

Here at the Stefanini Group, we value plurality and equity, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, religion, gender, and nationality. We understand and encourage the importance of being you!

About Us

We are a Brazilian company with over 35 years of experience in delivering IT services worldwide, ranging from IT outsourcing to application development or IT staffing. We have a direct presence in 41 countries, through our 70 offices located throughout the world. We have managed to become the preferred partner of many small-to-midsize local and regional companies as well. Most of our clients come from industries such as financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical, services, technology, public sector and utilities.

Stefanini has career opportunities locally and around the world for professionals interested in a vibrant, passionate, team-oriented workplace. If you are a customer-centric person with a “get it done” attitude, come over for coffee and a talk on your future career with us! Learn more about us on www.stefanini.com and join us on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram where we regularly post insights from our colleagues.