Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 100% (m/w/d) - Azure / IaC

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 100% (m/w/d) - Azure / Hybrid / IaC / Automation

Background:
Our client, a leading energy provider, is currently undergoing a cloud transformation program, migrating a portfolio of business-critical trading applications from on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. This hybrid phase is expected to run until the end of 2026. To support this transition, the organization is looking for two experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineers who are highly skilled, hands-on, and capable of operating independently within a distributed team structure comprising internal staff and third-party vendors.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure (Azure / VMs / networking / storage)
• Implement and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Bicep)
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, Octopus)
• Automate deployment and operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, and Azure CLI
• Configure and manage monitoring, logging, and security tooling (e.g. Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, LogicMonitor)
• Manage identity and access using Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities
• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Operate and optimize databases and storage solutions (e.g. Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob/File/Queue Storage)
• Contribute to architectural discussions focused on scalability, availability, and Zero Trust Security
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in on-call rotation for cloud-based systems after onboarding period

Required Skills and Experience:
• Strong experience in Microsoft Azure infrastructure (compute, storage, networking)
• Solid hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef)
• Experience with DevOps/GitOps practices and CI/CD tools
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, identity management, and access control
• Good knowledge of hybrid cloud networking (VPNs, ExpressRoute, firewalls, private endpoints)
• Proven ability to automate tasks and manage environments using scripting languages
• Solid communication skills and ability to work in diverse, distributed teams
• Prior experience supporting production environments in hybrid (cloud/on-prem) setups
• Ability to explain complex topics to different audiences, including business stakeholders
• Willingness to join an on-call rotation (approx. every 5-6 weeks, response time within 15 minutes)

Languages:
• English fluent written and spoken (corporate language)
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Reference nr.: 924354DO
Role: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 100% (m/w/d)
Industry: Energy
Workplace: 50% onsite in Spain or Switzerland / 50% remote
Workload: 100%
Start date: 01.09.2025
End date: 31.12.2026

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete CV. If this position does not match your profile and you would like to apply for another position directly, you can also send us your dossier via this advert or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com. Contact us for more information about our company, our positions or our attractive payroll-only programme: +41 41 760 77 01.
About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the IT, Life Science & Engineering sectors. We offer recruitment & payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.