InfraOps Engineer (Azure and MS SQL)

Our Technology team are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Operations Engineer to join the team.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive InfraOps Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This role is responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing our infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems administration, automation, cloud technologies, database operations, and identity management.

What you will be doing

Infrastructure and Cloud Operations

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, storage, and network systems.
• Deploy and manage resources in Azure/AWS/AVD.
• Implement cloud governance, cost optimization, and scaling strategies.

Database Operations

• Administer and maintain MSSQL and Azure SQL databases.
• Monitor performance and manage backups and restores.
• Implement efficient user and group-based access control using SQL Server roles and Active Directory integration.
• Ensure least-privilege access and regularly audit permissions.

User and Group Management

• Manage user identities and group memberships across Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC) for infrastructure and database resources.
• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to enforce access policies.

Automation and Scripting

• Automate infrastructure tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Terraform.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning.

Security and Compliance

• Apply patches and updates to infrastructure components.
• Manage firewalls, access controls, and vulnerability scans.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Your skills and experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in infrastructure operations or systems administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows server environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Understanding of networking, firewalls, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Certifications such as Azure Administrator, AWS SysOps, or RHCE.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of ITSM practices and service management tools.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with Microsoft SQL and Azure SQL database administration