Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Remote - LATAM)
Key Responsibilities
Azure Cloud Engineering
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Implement and manage Azure infrastructure using core Azure services (compute, storage, networking, identity).
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Support Azure resource deployment following established architecture standards and best practices.
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Assist with environment builds across development, test, and production subscriptions.
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Monitor Azure resources and assist with troubleshooting performance, availability, and configuration issues.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
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Author and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Bicep and Terraform under guidance from senior engineers.
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Deploy Azure resources via CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows.
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Participate in code reviews to ensure IaC follows organizational standards and Azure best practices.
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Help modularize and reuse infrastructure components where appropriate.
Azure Well-Architected Framework
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Apply Azure Well‑Architected Framework principles across:
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Reliability
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Security
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Cost Optimization
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Operational Excellence
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Performance Efficiency
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Assist with Well‑Architected reviews and remediation tasks.
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Collaborate on implementing governance, tagging, and policy standards.
Networking & Topology
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Support Azure networking implementations, including:
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Virtual Networks (VNets)
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Subnets and IP addressing
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Network Security Groups (NSGs)
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User Defined Routes (UDRs)
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Assist with hub‑and‑spoke and other common Azure network topologies.
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Help troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VPNs, private endpoints, and service endpoints.
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Understand and apply basic network security and segmentation concepts.
Collaboration & Documentation
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Work closely with senior cloud engineers, DevOps, and security teams.
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Document infrastructure designs, deployment steps, and operational procedures.
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Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly within the team.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
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Minimum 2 years' of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS and foundational PaaS services).
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Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, specifically:
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Bicep
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Terraform
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Understanding of Azure Well‑Architected Framework concepts.
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Foundational knowledge of cloud networking, including:
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VNets, subnets, routing
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NSGs and firewall concepts
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Experience with Git-based workflows (GitHub or Azure DevOps).
Core Competencies
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Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
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Ability to follow architecture guidance and engineering standards.
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Willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced cloud environment.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.
Preferred Skills & Experience
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104) or equivalent.
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Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps).
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Basic scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
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Familiarity with Azure governance concepts such as management groups, RBAC, and policies.
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Awareness of security best practices in cloud environments.