Azure Cloud Platform Administrator

Infosys is seeking an experienced Cloud Platform technology leader, responsible for overseeing the design, deployment, and maintenance of Enterprise Data Foundation cloud infrastructure initiative on Azure, * Deep expertise in Azure big data & analytics technologies, including Databricks, real time data ingestion, data warehouses, serverless ETL, No SQL databases, DevOps, Kubernetes, virtual machines, web/function apps, monitoring and security tools

• Provide guidance and support for application migration, modernization, and transformation projects, leveraging cloud-native technologies and methodologies.
• Implement cloud infrastructure policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring cloud environment adherence to security and regulatory requirements.
• Design, deploy and optimize cloud-based infrastructure using Azure services that meet the performance, availability, scalability, and reliability needs of our applications and services.
• Drive troubleshooting of cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis by partnering with global cloud center of excellence & enterprise application teams, and cloud partners.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources. Write and maintain scripts for automation and deployment using PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI.

• Work with stakeholders to document architectures, configurations, and best practices.

• Knowledge of cloud security principles around data protection, identity and access Management (IAM), compliance and regulatory, threat detection and prevention, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Capacity Planning: Plan and manage cloud resources to ensure scalability and availability.
• Database Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement databases in Azure.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure services - Infrastructure as Code (IaC), platform provisioning & administration, cloud network design, cloud security principles and automation.

Required Qualification:

• Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Plano, TX or be willing to relocate to the area. This position may require travel within the US
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
• At least 4 years of experience with Information Technology
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time
• Deep expertise in Azure networking and security fundamentals, including network endpoints & network security groups, firewalls, external/internal DNS, load balancers, virtual networks and subnets
• Proficient in scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and Ansible
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and deployment principles and practices, including microservices, serverless, containers, and DevOps, * Strong of experience in IT cloud infrastructure, architecture and operations, including security, with at least 4 years in a technical leadership role
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Certifications in Azure/AWS platform administration, networking and security are preferred.
• Strong self-organization, time management and prioritization skills
• A high level of attention to detail, excellent follow through, and reliability
• Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization
• Ability to listen, establish rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit or function, as well as with leadership and functional teams
• Strategic thinker focused on business value results that utilize technical solutions
• Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting
• Capable to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements

401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits: -

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off