Technical Consultant - Linux and Azure Cloud Engineer job at AHEAD, Inc. in Gurgaon, HR, India

Title: Technical Consultant - Linux & Azure Cloud Engineer

Gurugram, Haryana

( Digital Solutions Group ) – Platform Engineering /

Full Time /

Remote

We are seeking a highly experienced Linux & Azure Cloud Engineer with a strong foundation in Linux system administration across multiple distributions, Python scripting, test-driven development (TDD) using PyTest, and end-to-end cloud automation. A key requirement for this role is hands-on experience with Zerto, specifically in the context of cloud migrations and disaster recovery planning. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, with deep operational knowledge of both Linux server environments and Microsoft Azure services across compute, networking, containers, and monitoring.

Roles & Responsibilities

Azure Infrastructure Engineering

Architect, deploy, and manage robust Azure environments including Networking: VNet, Subnet, Private Endpoints, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Route Tables, and Azure Firewall

Compute & Containers: Azure VMs (Linux-based), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry (ACR)

Platform Services: Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Automation

Monitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics Workspace

Linux System Administration

Administer and support Linux environments across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, and SUSE in on-premises and cloud-integrated scenarios

Manage local users and groups including creation, modification, deletion, and enforcement of access controls and sudo policies

Configure and manage filesystem permissions using standard POSIX models (chmod, chown, ACLs) and manage disk layouts including LVM, ext4, XFS, and NFS-mounted volumes

Perform package installations, upgrades, and removals using distribution-native package managers (yum/dnf, apt, zypper, pkg) and maintain patch compliance

Control and manage system services using systemd and SysVinit, including enabling, disabling, starting, stopping, and monitoring service states

Schedule and manage automated tasks using cron and crontab, including system maintenance, backups, and monitoring scripts

Configure and integrate LDAP for centralized authentication and directory services in enterprise Linux environments

Configure DNS (BIND/systemd-resolved) and NTP (chrony/ntpd) services for reliable network time synchronization and name resolution

Set up and manage NFS server and client configurations for shared storage in enterprise and hybrid cloud environments

Develop and maintain Bourne shell (sh/bash) scripts for system automation, administrative tasks, and operational workflows

Analyze syslog output and journal logs (journalctl) to diagnose issues, identify security events, and audit system activity

Monitor system performance using tools such as top, htop, vmstat, iostat, sar, and netstat; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and capacity issues

Develop and execute Ansible Playbooks for configuration management, application deployment, and system hardening across Linux fleets

Python Automation & Testing

Develop scalable, testable Python scripts for cloud automation, Linux system integrations, and operational workflows

Implement test-driven development (TDD) using PyTest to validate automation scripts, infrastructure logic, and monitoring pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Ansible across hybrid Linux and Azure environments

Build reusable, parameterized Terraform modules and Ansible roles aligned with best practices for repeatable, secure deployments

Zerto Implementation & DR Strategy

Lead Zerto-based migration and disaster recovery implementations between on-premises Linux environments and Azure

Optimize replication, orchestration, and failover strategies using Zerto in hybrid or multi-cloud environments

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

Integrate IaC and automation into Git-based pipelines for Linux and cloud infrastructure

Design and support efficient CI/CD workflows that promote velocity, compliance, and observability across Linux-based build and deployment systems

Qualifications

Cloud & Azure

Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services and Linux-based Azure workloads

Proficiency in Python with real-world experience in test-driven development using PyTest

Strong experience with Zerto for cloud migration, backup, and DR orchestration

Infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible

Solid understanding of Git, version control workflows, and DevOps tooling

Strong grasp of Azure networking, compute, and container-based architectures

Experience with cloud security, RBAC, policies, and compliance frameworks

Linux Platform

O/S knowledge: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, and SUSE

Local user and group management including access control and sudo policy enforcement

Filesystem permissions: POSIX model, ACLs, LVM, and storage management

Package installation and updates using yum/dnf, apt, zypper, and pkg

Service control using systemd and SysVinit

Cron jobs and scheduled task management

LDAP configuration for centralized authentication

DNS and NTP configuration (BIND, chrony, systemd-resolved)

NFS server and client configuration for shared storage

Bourne shell scripting (sh/bash) for system automation

Syslog and journal log analysis for diagnostics and auditing

Performance monitoring and troubleshooting using native Linux tools

Familiarity with Ansible Playbook authoring and execution

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

Microsoft Azure Certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305)

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification preferred

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and enterprise IT operations