Location: All UST Locations
Experience Range: 5-8yrs

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure as Code & Cloud Automation

Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent for both Azure and on-prem environments. Automate provisioning and configuration management for Azure PaaS services (App Services, AKS, Storage, Key Vault, etc.). Manage Hybrid Cloud Deployments, ensuring seamless integration between Azure and on-prem alternatives.

CI/CD Pipeline Development (Without Azure DevOps)

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Jenkins. Automate containerized application deployment using Docker, Kubernetes (AKS). Implement canary deployments, blue-green deployments, and rollback strategies for production releases.

Cloud Security & Secrets Management

Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and IAM policies across cloud and on-prem environments. Secure API and infrastructure secrets using HashiCorp Vault (instead of Azure Key Vault).

Monitoring, Logging & Observability

Set up observability frameworks using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack (ElasticSearch, Kibana, Logstash). Implement centralized logging and monitoring across cloud and on-prem environments. Must Have Skills & Experience: Cloud & DevOps Azure PaaS Services: App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Blob Storage, Redis Cache Kubernetes & Containerization: Hands-on experience with AKS, Kubernetes, Docker CI/CD Tools: Experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in Terraform Security & Compliance IAM & RBAC: Experience with Active Directory, Keycloak, LDAP Secrets Management: Expertise in HashiCorp Vault or Azure Key Vault Cloud Security Best Practices: API security, network security, encryption Networking & Hybrid Cloud Azure Networking: Knowledge of VNets, Private Endpoints, Load Balancers, API Gateway, Nginx Hybrid Cloud Connectivity: Experience with VPN Gateway, Private Peering Monitoring & Performance Optimization Observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Azure Monitor & App Insights Logging & Monitoring: Experience with ElasticSearch, Logstash, OpenTelemetry, Log Analytics Good to Have Skills & Experience: Experience with additional IaC tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with additional container orchestration platforms (OpenShift, Docker Swarm) Knowledge of advanced Azure services (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, Azure Event Grid) Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog) Experience in implementing and managing multi-cloud environments Key Personal Attributes: Strong problem-solving abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.