Senior Azure Platform Specialist to implement, maintain, and optimize Azure-based cloud infrast[...]

Senior Azure Platform Specialist to implement, maintain, and optimize Azure-based cloud infrastructure and services.

Job Type: Contract

Positions to fill: 1

Start Date: Feb 01, 2025

Job End Date: Feb 01, 2026

Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable

Job ID: 142707

Our client is looking for a Senior Azure Platform Specialist to implement, maintain, and optimize Azure-based cloud infrastructure and services.

Duration: 1 year

Location: Remote, PST/MST hours

Responsibilities:

1. Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services, ensuring high availability, scalability, security, and compliance with regulations like GDPR, PIPEDA, and SOC 2.
2. Utilize tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, and Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and develop automation workflows using Azure DevOps for streamlined provisioning and management.
3. Enhance Azure DevOps pipelines for seamless application deployments.
4. Monitor and optimize costs with Azure Cost Management, recommending cost-saving opportunities.
5. Implement Azure Security Center, Key Vault, and access controls (RBAC, MFA).
6. Use Azure Monitor and Application Insights to optimize resource performance and health.
7. Maintain cloud infrastructure documentation and provide technical support to teams.

Must Haves:

• 7+ years of experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure
• IaC tools (Bicep, ARM templates)
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect)