Architect Cloud Operation And SRE

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and execute cloud operations strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish operational KPIs, SLIs/SLOs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Cloud Operations Management
• Oversee Azure infrastructure lifecycle: provisioning, monitoring, optimization.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Automation & Innovation
• Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation-first culture.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
• Team & Vendor Management
• Build and mentor a global operations team; foster SRE and DevOps mindset.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure SLA adherence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with architecture, security, and application teams for seamless operations.
• Represent cloud operations in executive reviews and governance boards.
  

• Deep knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, AKS, Security).
• Strong experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Proficiency in automation scripting (PowerShell, Python).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Advanced understanding of monitoring & observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
  
  

• Proven experience in managing large-scale cloud operations teams.
• Strong grasp of SRE principles, operational KPIs, and reliability engineering.
• Expertise in cloud governance, FinOps, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  
  

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• ITIL v4 or equivalent for operational processes.
  
  

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and execute cloud operations strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish operational KPIs, SLIs/SLOs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Cloud Operations Management
• Oversee Azure infrastructure lifecycle: provisioning, monitoring, optimization.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Automation & Innovation
• Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation-first culture.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
• Team & Vendor Management
• Build and mentor a global operations team; foster SRE and DevOps mindset.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure SLA adherence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with architecture, security, and application teams for seamless operations.
• Represent cloud operations in executive reviews and governance boards.