Senior Systems Engineer (Azure Cloud)
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Azure Cloud)
Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Thane
Work Mode: On-site
About the Company
Dure Technologies is a multinational technology enterprise with offices in Switzerland and India, delivering innovative solutions in public health and social development. We work with global organizations including UN bodies, governments, and international institutions, leveraging technology to create meaningful real-world impact.
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive Senior Systems Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, along with working knowledge of AWS and Linux environments. This role involves end-to-end ownership of cloud infrastructure, incident management, automation, and system reliability, while also contributing to team development and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
• Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud environments (Compute, Storage,Networking, Security).
• Manage IaaS and PaaS services, including virtual machines, databases, and identity services.
• Support AWS environments and assist with multi-cloud operations and migrations.
• Administer Azure Active Directory, SSO, and access management systems.
Incident Management & System Reliability
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive critical incident reports.
• Monitor and reduce incident resolution time (MTTR) to ensure high system availability.
• Ensure high backup success rates and implement robust disaster recovery strategies.
• Participate in on-call support for critical system issues.
Performance & Cost Optimization
• Optimize Azure cloud costs through efficient resource allocation and usagemonitoring.
• Track and improve system performance metrics, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Continuously enhance infrastructure efficiency and uptime.Automation & DevOps
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual tasks and improve operationalefficiency.
• Utilize scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for automation and system management.
Networking, Security & Compliance
• Manage networking components including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and routing.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards.
• Participate in compliance audits and maintain audit readiness.
• Implement access control, monitoring, and security policies across environments.
Team Collaboration, Delivery & Leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, product, security) to ensure smooth delivery.
• Contribute to team synergy and collaboration, incorporating feedback to improve effectiveness.
• Ensure consistent achievement of project milestones and timelines.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members for skill development.
• Demonstrate ownership and leadership, driving team performance and successful outcomes.
Required Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Cloud, including cloud infrastructure management, deployment, monitoring, networking, storage, and security services. Proficient Linux Administrator with hands-on experience in server management, system configuration, troubleshooting, patching, shell scripting, and production support.
• Working knowledge of AWS core services
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM/Terraform – preferred)
Linux & Scripting
• Proficiency in Linux administration (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL)
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell; Python is a plus)
Networking & Security
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, subnetting
• Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, GPOs
• Knowledge of cloud security and compliance frameworks
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in cloud/infrastructure engineering
Preferred Certifications:
• Azure (AZ-104, AZ-303)
• AWS (Solutions Architect / Cloud Practitioner)
• Linux (RHCSA / LPIC)
• Networking (CCNA)
