Job Description

Job Title: Azure Architect - Terraform (IaC & Automation)Reporting Relationship: Project ManagerRole Summary: We are seeking an Azure Engineer with expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and a strong background in cloud architecture, automation, and security best practices. The candidate will collaborate with Architects, Development, and Operations teams to design, implement, and optimize Azure cloud solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency.Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure, focusing on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized workloads, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Develop Terraform-based IaC for Azure resource provisioning, managing multi-environment deployments.
• Deploy and optimize AKS clusters, including scaling, networking, and security policies.
• Implement Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), encryption, and network security best practices.
• Oversee cloud operations, ensuring high availability, incident response, and disaster recovery strategies for Azure environments.
• Monitor Azure services using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Implement and maintain cloud operations frameworks, including automated monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Optimize performance, security, and cloud costs using Azure Auto Scaling, Reserved Instances, and Cost Management.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to define functions, services, quality parameters, and cost considerations for Azure-based platforms.
• Promote technology selection and standardization while ensuring future scalability and interoperability by designing flexible, adaptable architectures.
• Integrate Azure cloud requirements into the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Continuously refine and enhance cloud strategies based on technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and industry trends.

Prerequisites:

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, specializing in Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes (K8s)/AKS.
• Hands-on expertise in Azure services, including Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), NSGs, Load Balancers, Storage Accounts, and Key Vault.
• Strong background in CI/CD integration using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Expertise in cloud security, cost optimization, and governance best practices.
• Networking expertise in Azure VNet, subnets, NSGs, firewalls, route tables, load balancing, and DNS management.
• Experience in cloud operations, including incident management, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.

Qualification: B.tech/MCA/MBADesirable qualities:

• Multi-cloud experience (Azure, AWS, GCP) with knowledge of AWS EKS or GKE.
• Familiarity with ETL, API, and other data integration technologies.
• Knowledge of data visualization using BI tools.
• Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Engineer).
• Experience with Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, and cloud security best practices.

Base Location: - Noida, but flexible to Travel.Job Title: Azure Architect - Terraform (IaC & Automation)Organization Name: NEC Corporation India Pvt Ltd.Reporting Relationship: Project ManagerRole Summary: We are seeking an Azure Engineer with expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and a strong background in cloud architecture, automation, and security best practices. The candidate will collaborate with Architects, Development, and Operations teams to design, implement, and optimize Azure cloud solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency.Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure, focusing on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized workloads, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Develop Terraform-based IaC for Azure resource provisioning, managing multi-environment deployments.
• Deploy and optimize AKS clusters, including scaling, networking, and security policies.
• Implement Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), encryption, and network security best practices.
• Oversee cloud operations, ensuring high availability, incident response, and disaster recovery strategies for Azure environments.
• Monitor Azure services using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Implement and maintain cloud operations frameworks, including automated monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Optimize performance, security, and cloud costs using Azure Auto Scaling, Reserved Instances, and Cost Management.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to define functions, services, quality parameters, and cost considerations for Azure-based platforms.
• Promote technology selection and standardization while ensuring future scalability and interoperability by designing flexible, adaptable architectures.
• Integrate Azure cloud requirements into the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Continuously refine and enhance cloud strategies based on technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and industry trends.

Prerequisites:

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, specializing in Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes (K8s)/AKS.
• Hands-on expertise in Azure services, including Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), NSGs, Load Balancers, Storage Accounts, and Key Vault.
• Strong background in CI/CD integration using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Expertise in cloud security, cost optimization, and governance best practices.
• Networking expertise in Azure VNet, subnets, NSGs, firewalls, route tables, load balancing, and DNS management.
• Experience in cloud operations, including incident management, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.

Qualification: B.tech/MCA/MBADesirable qualities:

• Multi-cloud experience (Azure, AWS, GCP) with knowledge of AWS EKS or GKE.
• Familiarity with ETL, API, and other data integration technologies.
• Knowledge of data visualization using BI tools.
• Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Engineer).
• Experience with Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, and cloud security best practices.

Base Location: - Noida, but flexible to Travel.Specialization DescriptionResponsible for improving or developing new products, components, equipment, systems, technologies, or processes including:

• Ensuring that research and design methodologies meet established scientific and engineering standards
• Assisting with formulating business plans and budgets for product development
• Analyzing quality/safety test results to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Keeping abreast of new developments in the industry and translating those developments into new and viable options for the organization and customers
• Organizing technical presentations to customers and/or industry groups
• Monitoring product development outcomes to ensure technical, functional, cost, and timing targets are met In some organizations, may be responsible for managing product regulatory approval process

Level DescriptionSenior level professional that applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works independently applying an advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works to achieve results in a job area, overseeing and managing projects/ processes independently with limited supervision. Problems faced are difficult and are sometimes complex, though are routine. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.Headquartered in Japan, NEC is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies. With over 123 years of expertise in providing solutions for empowering people, businesses, and society, NEC stands tall as a champion in enabling change and transformation across the globe. Present in India since 1950, NEC has been instrumental in burgeoning India's digitization journey continually for the past 70 years.NEC India has proved its commitment to orchestrating a bright future through its diverse businesses from Telecommunications to Public Safety, Logistics, Transportation, Retail, Finance, Unified Communication and IT platforms, serving across the public and private sectors. NEC India, through the deployment of cutting-edge technology, has been powering India in seminal ways, making lives easier, safer, and more productive for all.With its Centre of Excellence for verticals like Analytics platform solutions, Big Data, Biometrics, Mobile and Retail, NEC India brings to the table, innovative, seamless solutions for India and across the world.NEC India is headquartered in New Delhi and has its offices panned across the country. It has branches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Noida and Surat.Specialties:IT & Networking Solutions, Unified Communication Solutions, Safety and Security Solutions, Integrated Retail Solutions, Data Centre Solutions, Safe and Smart City Solutions, Transportation Solutions, SDN Solutions, Carrier Telecom Solutions, and Solutions for Society.-

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