Cloud Engineer - Azure (Professional Services)

About this role

The Cloud Engineer - Azure (L2) is responsible for delivering Azure-based Professional Services with a focus on cloud migration, landing zone deployment, hybrid networking, and optimization initiatives. This role requires hands-on experience in real customer environments, supporting end-to-end Azure implementations and ensuring successful delivery across migration and transformation projects. Responsibilities: Migration & Modernization Execute workload migration projects including: On-premises (VMware / Hyper-V) to Azure Azure to Azure migrations Other cloud platforms to Azure Perform Azure Migrate assessments, including right-sizing and cost analysis Plan and execute migration and DR scenarios using Azure Site Recovery (ASR) Azure Platform Deployment Design and deploy Azure Landing Zones aligned with governance and architecture standards Conduct brownfield assessments of existing environments and recommend optimization strategies Implement cost optimization measures aligned with Azure best practices Networking & Connectivity Design and implement hybrid networking solutions including: Site-to-Site VPN Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN ExpressRoute connectivity Configure and manage network security appliances (FortiGate or similar) Containerization & Platform Services Deploy and manage workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Delivery & Support Work directly with customers to deliver Professional Services engagements Provide L2-level troubleshooting and support for Azure environments Collaborate with internal teams for solution design and delivery Requirements Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Proven experience in customer-facing delivery projects Strong hands-on experience in: Azure Migrate (Assessment & Migration) Azure Site Recovery (ASR) Azure Landing Zone deployment Migration scenarios (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure-to-Azure, multi-cloud) Strong knowledge of hybrid networking, including: ExpressRoute Site-to-Site VPN Point-to-Site VPN Experience in: Brownfield environment assessment Azure cost optimization practices Hands-on experience with: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) FortiGate or similar cloud firewall appliances