L3 Azure Engineer

<p><p><b>Description :</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><br/><p>- Perform advanced Azure administration and troubleshooting tasks at the L3 support level.</p><br/><p>- Manage and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, including session hosts, host pools, and user profiles.</p><br/><p>- Monitor, diagnose, and resolve complex networking and security issues within Azure.</p><br/><p>- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell or Azure CLI to streamline cloud operations.</p><br/><p>- Handle incident management, including escalations and root cause analysis.</p><br/><p>- Collaborate with L1/L2 support teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.</p><br/><p>- Participate in capacity planning, patch management, and security compliance activities.</p><br/><p>- Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.</p><br/><p><b>Required Skills & Experience :</b></p><br/><p>- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud administration, specifically at an L3 support level.</p><br/><p>- Deep knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architecture, deployment, and troubleshooting.</p><br/><p>- Expertise in Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute) and security configurations.</p><br/><p>- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and/or Azure CLI for automation and operational tasks.</p><br/><p>- Strong experience in incident and escalation management with the ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis.</p><br/><p>- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.</p><br/><p>- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.</p><br/><p>- Ability to work on-site in Pune or Mumbai.</p><br/><p><b>Preferred Qualifications :</b></p><br/><p>- Microsoft certifications like AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), AZ-140 (Azure Virtual Desktop), or equivalent.</p><br/><p>- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates or Terraform.</p><br/><p>- Knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks in cloud environments</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)