Cloud Engineer I – Azure

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L1 Azure infrastructure support engineer monitoring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux cloud systems. Supporting Rackspace Technology’s managed cloud operations for enterprise customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor Azure infrastructure, applications, and services using approved monitoring tools
  • Acknowledge, triage, and respond to alerts and incidents within agreed SLAs
  • Perform first-level troubleshooting and resolution of infrastructure issues
  • Escalate unresolved or complex incidents to L2/L3 support teams
  • Participate in major incident bridges and provide timely updates
  • Document incidents, service requests, and resolutions accurately
  • Monitor and support Azure Virtual Machines running Windows and Linux
  • Perform routine operational tasks on Azure resources
  • Monitor Azure networking components including Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, and VPN connections
  • Support Azure Backup and recovery operations
  • Assist with storage administration and capacity monitoring
  • Validate scheduled jobs and maintenance activities
  • Perform routine health checks on servers and infrastructure components
  • Support patching and maintenance activities
  • Troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux patching and backup issues
  • Execute standard service requests and operational tasks
  • Support approved changes under supervision and validate system health before and after changes
  • Maintain operational records and change documentation
  • Maintain and update operational runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge articles
  • Provide detailed shift handovers to incoming support teams
  • Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and operational reviews

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Graduate, or equivalent practical experience
  • 1–3 years of experience in Infrastructure Support, Cloud Operations, Service Desk, or Technical Support
  • Exposure to Microsoft Azure environments preferred
  • Experience supporting Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Foundational Microsoft Azure cloud knowledge
  • Basic system administration skills
  • Basic knowledge or operational support experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Storage Accounts, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspace, Azure Alerts and Action Groups, Azure DNS, and Recovery Services Vault
  • Windows administration, Event Viewer analysis, disk and file system management, and service monitoring
  • Basic PowerShell knowledge
  • Linux administration, service management, log analysis, and basic shell scripting
  • Experience or exposure to Azure Monitor, AlertOps, or other infrastructure monitoring tools
  • Experience using ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or HaloITSM
  • Understanding of cloud security concepts
  • Exposure to Azure DevOps and automation tools
  • Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery concepts
  • Understanding of ITIL processes and best practices
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a 24x7 rotational shift environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good documentation and reporting skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple incidents simultaneously
  • Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn new technologies

Benefits:

  • Equal employment opportunity regardless of legally protected characteristics
  • Disability or special-needs accommodation available upon request