Azure L2 (Cloud Consultant)
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About the Role
ITExcellence is seeking an Azure L2 Cloud Consultant for an onsite contract role in Dubai. The role involves deploying and managing Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop, as well as providing L2 support.
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Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and manage Azure and AWS cloud environments including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security components
- Implement and maintain ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep scripts for infrastructure as code
- Provision, configure, and manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs for end users
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, application groups, and workspaces
- Serve as primary L2 escalation point for cloud related incidents and service requests
- Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles
Requirements
- Experience with Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure deployment and management
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Azure CLI / AWS CLI
- Hands on experience with Windows 365 provisioning and management
- Strong expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop architecture and configuration
- Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or Freshservice
- Relevant certifications (AZ 104, AZ 140, AWS SysOps Administrator, etc.) preferred
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Role: Azure L2 Cloud Consultant
- Location: Dubai, Onsite
- Notice: Immediate Joining
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and manage Azure and AWS cloud environments including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security components
- Implement and maintain Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Bicep scripts for infrastructure as code (IaC)
- Configure and manage Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, AWS VPC, and interconnectivity between cloud environments
- Monitor cloud infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, CloudWatch, and implement alerting and auto scaling policies
- Manage IAM roles, Azure AD (Entra ID), RBAC policies, and enforce security best practices across cloud platforms
- Perform cost optimization, resource tagging, and governance using Azure Cost Management and AWS Cost Explorer
- Troubleshoot and resolve L2 incidents related to Azure and AWS services, escalating to L3/vendor as needed
- Provision, configure, and manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs for end users across Business and Enterprise plans
- Integrate Windows 365 with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Manager for device management and policy enforcement
- Manage user assignments, license allocation, and Cloud PC provisioning policies via Microsoft 365 Admin Center
- Troubleshoot Windows 365 connectivity, performance, and provisioning issues at L2 level
- Configure network policies, on premises network connections (ONC), and Azure AD join for W365 Cloud PCs
Required Technical Skills
- Azure Compute: VMs, VMSS, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services
- Azure Networking: VNet, NSG, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute
- Azure Storage: Blob, Files, Disk, Data Lake
- Azure Security: Azure AD / Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault
- Azure DevOps, ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform for IaC
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
- AWS Compute: EC2, Auto Scaling, ECS, Lambda
- AWS Networking: VPC, Route 53, CloudFront, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway
- AWS Storage: S3, EFS, EBS, Glacier
- AWS Security: IAM, AWS Organizations, SCPs, GuardDuty, Security Hub
- AWS CloudWatch, AWS Config, AWS CloudTrail for monitoring and compliance
- AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for infrastructure automation
Certifications
- AZ 104: Azure Administrator Associate
- AZ 140: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
- MS 700 / MD 102 (Endpoint Admin)
- AZ 900 / AZ 305 (Preferred)
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Cloud Practitioner (minimum)
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a structured troubleshooting approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast paced environment
- Customer oriented mindset with a commitment to SLA adherence and quality delivery
- Team player with cross functional collaboration and mentoring ability for L1 engineers
- Proactive attitude toward continuous learning and staying updated with cloud technologies
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