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.
Technical Expertise
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).
Leadership & Strategic Skills
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.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
ITIL v4 or equivalent for operational processes.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Btech /Mtech