IT Infrastructure & Cloud Specialist

Description:

DRS RADA is a global pioneer of RADAR systems for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Join Our Team as a IT Infrastructure & Cloud Specialist at DRS RADA Technologies!

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Administer and manage Azure cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and identity management.
• DevOps Integration: Collaborate with development teams to design, implement, and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, leveraging Azure DevOps and automation tools.
• Configure, manage, and monitor Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and big data pipelines.
• Cloud Security & Compliance: Implement and manage security controls for cloud infrastructure, applications, and services to ensure the following of security best practices.
• Automation: To streamline operational tasks and infrastructure deployment, develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, ARM templates, or Azure DevOps Pipelines , Azure Workflows (Logic Apps)
• Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor cloud resources, optimize performance, and ensure cost-effective cloud infrastructure management.
• Infrastructure as Code: Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers and other teams to identify opportunities for cloud-based solutions and improve current infrastructure.
• Networking & VMware Management: Manage VMware environments and virtualized infrastructure. Oversee networking aspects, including virtual networks, VPNs, and network security, within Azure and on-prem environments.
• Identity Management: Administer Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), ensuring proper integration, security, and synchronization between cloud and on-prem identity services.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear documentation of cloud infrastructure, automation processes, and configuration
• API Management: Implement and manage Azure API Management (APIM) to expose and manage APIs securely and ensure smooth integration between internal and external services.
• AI Infrastructure: Manage and optimize the deployment of Azure AI infrastructure services, including Azure Machine Learning and cognitive services, to support data-driven projects and AI-driven solutions.

Key Qualifications:

• Certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) or equivalent DevOps certifications.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or similar cloud infrastructure certifications.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) is a plus.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure, specifically within Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, including compute, networking, and storage on Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.Proven track record of managing cloud-based applications, services, and resources in a production environment.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native applications.
• Proven experience managing VMware environments and virtualized infrastructure.
•  Experience managing networking solutions (Azure Networking, VPNs, load balancers).
•  Extensive experience with storage solutions (both cloud-based and on-premise, including hybrid models, Immutable Storage, Blob Storage).
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Azure Pipelines.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Experience with security practices in cloud environments (e.g., identity management, encryption, security monitoring).
• Experience in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation purposes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on cloud infrastructure and automation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.