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• Provide 3rd level infrastructure support for Azure cloud environments, including troubleshooting complex issues.
• Deploy, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) and using network and storage services in Azure.
• Maintain hybrid infrastructure by integrating on-premises systems with Azure cloud services.
• Monitor and manage security vulnerabilities using vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable.
• Administer Active Directory (AD) services including user and computer management, group policy creation and enforcement.
• Plan and execute migrations of applications and data from on-premises to Azure cloud environments.
• Implement cost-saving strategies by optimizing resource usage and recommending efficient Azure service plans.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes using scripting and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools like Powershell and Terraform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud infrastructure with business objectives.
• Maintain documentation on procedures, configurations, and architectural decisions.

· Lead deployment and implementation projects for Windows Server environments and Azure cloud infrastructure supporting 400+ servers and 6,000+ users.

· Provided Level 3 support and resolved complex system and network issues, reducing ticket resolution time by 35%.

· Led cloud migration projects of mission-critical applications, achieving 98% system uptime during transition with zero data loss.

· Managed Azure Active Directory, Virtual Machines, Networking, and Storage, ensuring high availability and security compliance.

· Supported initial phases of Azure adoption, provisioning VMs, and collaborating on cost-optimization assessments.

· Collaborated cross-functionally with security, networking, and application teams to implement integrated cloud solutions.