IN_Senior Associate_ Azure Infra_GCC_Advisory_Bangalore

Role Overview 

 We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to join our Azure‑first Global Capability Center (GCC). This role is responsible for operating, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments supporting global business platforms. 

The engineer will work closely with global IT, cloud, security, and application teams to ensure availability, scalability, security, and operational excellence across production environments. 

Responsibilities 

 Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure Operations 

• Operate and support Azure infrastructure services including VMs, Storage, Networking, and identity services 

• Manage hybrid infrastructure integrating on‑prem systems with Azure cloud 

• Ensure high availability, performance, backup, and disaster recovery for business‑critical workloads 

• Provide L3/L2 infrastructure support, including incident, problem, and change management 

• Participate in on‑call rotations supporting global 24x7 environments 

Cloud Platform & Modernization 

• Support and maintain Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, and access control 

• Execute and support cloud migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives 

• Monitor infrastructure health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerting tools 

• Drive capacity planning, cost optimization, and performance tuning 

Automation & Infrastructure as Code 

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and operations using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep 

• Develop scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python 

• Improve operational efficiency through standardization and self-service tooling 

Security, Compliance & Governance 

• Implement patching, hardening, backup, and DR best practices 

• Support security controls, audits, and compliance requirements 

• Follow enterprise change, risk, and release management processes 

Collaboration & GCC Ownership 

• Work closely with global cloud, network, security, and application teams 

• Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and infrastructure documentation 

• Act as an Azure infrastructure SME within the GCC 

Core Infrastructure Skills 

• Strong experience in Infrastructure / Systems / Cloud Engineering roles 

• Hands‑on expertise with:  

• Windows & Linux servers 

• Virtualization (VMware / Hyper‑V) 

• Storage, Backup, and DR solutions 

• Networking fundamentals (DNS, Load Balancers, Firewalls, TCP/IP) 

Azure & Tooling 

• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, including:  

• Azure VMs, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, Azure Storage 

• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics 

• Azure AD / Entra ID basics 

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) 

• Familiarity with ITSM tools, monitoring, and alerting platforms 

Professional Skills 

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills 

• Ability to operate in global, follow‑the‑sun delivery models 

• Clear communication and documentation skills 

Good to Have 

• Experience working in a Global Capability Center (GCC) 

• Exposure to Azure Landing Zones, enterprise-scale Azure setups 

• Knowledge of DevOps / automation-first infrastructure practices 

• Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, etc.) 

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise platforms 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to work on global Azure-first platforms 

• Strong learning environment focused on cloud and modernization 

• Clear growth paths into Cloud Engineering, Platform, SRE, or Architecture roles 

• Competitive compensation and benefits