Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Engineer (DevOps) - FULL REMOTE - Contractor in USD

This is a remote position.

• Support software development processes and implementation of new software releases through management of Microsoft Azure infrastructure; 
  
• Proactively monitor and maintain hosting and development infrastructure in Microsoft Azure cloud;
  
• Maintain and implement security best practices; proactively investigate improvements to infrastructure security;
  
• Suggest and assist with implementation of process and cost improvements to Microsoft Azure hosting infrastructure;
  
• Implement scripting and coding solutions to support the software lifecycle, including provisioning of cloud resources;
  
• Cooperate and communicate closely with software development and quality assurance teams to ensure efficient processes;
  
• Maintain and optimize deployment infrastructure; 
  
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
  

• Bachelor or Master degree;
  
• +5 years of experience in on-premises or cloud-based infrastructure management is required;
  
• +4 years experience in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure management is required including developing PowerShell scripts, working with Azure IaaS and PaaS, and Infrastructure as Code with Terraform;
  
• +4 years of experience with Software Configuration Management and build tools such as Team Foundation Server or Azure DevOps is desirable;
  
• +4 years experience with deployment tools like Azure DevOps Release Pipelines is desired;
  
• CISSP, ISO27001/27005 or equivalent security certification is desirable;
  
• Practical experience and knowledge of C# coding is desirable;
  
• Fluent in English;