Senior Cloud Solution Engineer

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Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer - Azure DevOps
ZS's CCoE (Cloud Center of Excellence) Team builds, maintains and helps architect the systems enabling ZS client-facing software solutions. We define and implement best practices to ensure performant, resilient and secure cloud solutions. The CCoE team at ZS is comprised of analytical problem solvers coming from diverse backgrounds while sharing a passion for quality delivery - whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee. The team has presence in ZS's Evanston, Illinois and Pune, India offices"
We are currently seeking applicants for a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer (Azure DevOps) position to join our Pune office. Qualified candidates will possess the skills detailed below and relevant work experience.
What You'll Do:

• Create and manage Azure virtual machines, ensuring their availability, performance, and security.
• Configure and manage storage accounts, including blob storage, queues, and file storage to support various applications and workloads.
• Knowledge of service principal, RBAC System & Managed Identities.
• Working on Azure DevOps to setup CICD pipelines, repositories etc.
• Implement and troubleshoot Azure instance backups to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.
• Carry out infrastructure automation using Terraform, streamlining operational tasks and improving efficiency.
• Utilize Azure PowerShell and ARM templates to create and manage Windows VMs, adhering to best practices for scalability and resilience.
• Perform regular BAU activities such as increasing space, adding additional drives, and adjusting memory and CPU resources as needed.
• Configure Azure virtual networks (VNET) and storage accounts to meet specific requirements, including the setup of availability zones, sets, and resource groups.
• Implement and manage scale sets, containers, and app services to support dynamic workloads and applications.
• Prepare reports, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to document configurations and procedures accurately.
• Configure and troubleshoot Azure monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and address performance and security issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for platform-related issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and tune product performance or deployment issues.
• Identify automation opportunities and lead automation implementation.
• Knowledge of capacity planning and system's scaling needs

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in CS, IT or EE
• 3+ years of experience in Azure infrastructure management (VNET, Storage Account, compute, Backup, Azure Stack, AVS)
• Programming: Python, Terraform
• Knowledge of Azure services and solutions, including but not limited to virtual machines, storage accounts, backup, and networking.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in Azure environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform for streamlining deployment and configuration management.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python for automation and task automation.
• Familiarity with Azure monitoring and logging tools for maintaining oversight of infrastructure performance and security.
• Comfortable working in rotational shifts
• Ability to quickly learn new platforms, languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet project requirements.
• Self-motivated and directed, with strong attention to detail.

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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