BigApple Infotech LLC

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BigApple Infotech LLC is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. The role involves architecting, implementing, and administering scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on multi-cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities • Lead the design and provision of complex, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure (Azure), including VMs, AKS clusters, VNets, and various storage solutions (Blob Storage) • Develop, implement, and maintain advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform modules and ARM Templates (or Bicep) • Implement secure backend state management practices for Terraform • Configure and optimize Azure services (e.g., Load Balancers, Key Vault) for performance, cost, and reliability • Design, develop, and lead CI/CD automation frameworks and multi-stage pipelines utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins • Automate critical tasks, such as AKS cluster version upgrades with near-zero downtime • Expertly orchestrate and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) to support mission-critical operations • Maintain proficiency in scripting and system automation using Python, PowerShell, and Bash • Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud governance initiatives, including enforcing Azure tagging policies, naming conventions, and policy-driven compliance reporting using Azure Policy • Implement and enforce robust security protocols, including RBAC, SSO, and data access controls • Establish and maintain secure code pipelines and manage secrets using enterprise-grade tools like HashiCorp Vault and Sentinel • Configure and manage advanced network security solutions, including Azure Application Gateway (with WAF) and third-party firewalls (e.g., FortiGate) • Ensure infrastructure security and compliance with organizational standards and regulations • Proactively identify and execute significant cost savings measures (target 35%+ reduction), including VM right-sizing, Reserved Instance planning, and idle resource cleanup • Develop scripts and automated processes to audit and clean up unused or orphaned resources (vnet, disks, public IPs, compute, storage) • Configure and maintain enterprise monitoring solutions, including Azure Monitor and Log Analytics (or Application Insights) for proactive alerting, performance insights, and operational dashboards Skills • Proven experience as a Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer (or similar roles like Senior Cloud Developer or Cloud Systems Engineer) with 10+ years of hands-on experience • Expertise in Multi-Cloud Architecture (Azure– expert level competency), Terraform, CI/CD Automation (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions), and Virtualisation, Storage concepts, Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) • Hands-on experience with any of the development languages Python, Bash, and PowerShell • Demonstrated commitment to mentorship and collaboration to cultivate a high-performing culture • A strong focus on delivering reliable, scalable, and efficient platforms • Lead the design and provision of complex, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure (Azure), including VMs, AKS clusters, VNets, and various storage solutions (Blob Storage) • Develop, implement, and maintain advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform modules and ARM Templates (or Bicep) • Implement secure backend state management practices for Terraform • Configure and optimize Azure services (e.g., Load Balancers, Key Vault) for performance, cost, and reliability • Design, develop, and lead CI/CD automation frameworks and multi-stage pipelines utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins • Automate critical tasks, such as AKS cluster version upgrades with near-zero downtime • Expertly orchestrate and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) to support mission-critical operations • Maintain proficiency in scripting and system automation using Python, PowerShell, and Bash • Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud governance initiatives, including enforcing Azure tagging policies, naming conventions, and policy-driven compliance reporting using Azure Policy • Implement and enforce robust security protocols, including RBAC, SSO, and data access controls • Establish and maintain secure code pipelines and manage secrets using enterprise-grade tools like HashiCorp Vault and Sentinel • Configure and manage advanced network security solutions, including Azure Application Gateway (with WAF) and third-party firewalls (e.g., FortiGate) • Ensure infrastructure security and compliance with organizational standards and regulations • Proactively identify and execute significant cost savings measures (target 35%+ reduction), including VM right-sizing, Reserved Instance planning, and idle resource cleanup • Develop scripts and automated processes to audit and clean up unused or orphaned resources (vnet, disks, public IPs, compute, storage) • Configure and maintain enterprise monitoring solutions, including Azure Monitor and Log Analytics (or Application Insights) for proactive alerting, performance insights, and operational dashboards • Local candidates are preferred (only USC/GC) Company Overview • Big Apple Infotech LLC offers our clients a full range of professional IT services from custom software development, to quality assurance to project management. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Plano, Texas, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.bigappleinfotech.com/.