Microsoft Azure Senior Infrastructure Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Azure Senior Infrastructure Engineer who can combine deep cloud infrastructure expertise with end-to-end delivery management. You will lead engineering teams, manage client delivery and design secure, resilient and scalable Azure infrastructure solutions.

In this highly visible role, you will envision and design innovative solutions and services for Accenture’s enterprise clients. You act as their trusted advisor, taking ownership of the technical architecture within the solution from early-stage meetings through the delivery lifecycle.

Accenture offers a unique opportunity for impact and career growth. In AMBG you will be part of a unique joint venture with Microsoft of over 80,000 professionals, 20 times Microsoft Global SI Partner of the Year, and recognised as a leader across categories including AI and Business Applications by analysts including Everest Group, Forrester, and IDC.

We also offer our clients a complete partnership at every stage of their sales transformation journey from defining customer strategy through delivery of technology and into a managed service or even outcome-based customer operations offerings.

• Design, implement and manage enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

• Lead solutions across Azure networking, compute, storage, identity, security, monitoring and disaster recovery.

• Work with Azure Virtual Networks, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, VPN/ExpressRoute, Azure VMs and Storage.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep and/or ARM templates.

• Drive automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI and DevOps practices.

• Manage Azure migrations, infrastructure modernisation and hybrid-cloud solutions.

• Own end-to-end delivery including planning, estimation, scope, risks, dependencies, quality and timelines.

• Lead and mentor infrastructure/cloud engineering teams.

• Work closely with architects, clients and senior stakeholders to deliver business outcomes.

• Drive Agile delivery, technical governance, operational readiness and service transition.

• Support solution shaping, proposals and cloud transformation initiatives.

• Experience of infrastructure/cloud engineering experience with strong Microsoft Azure expertise.

• Experience on hybrid cloud, in addition to knowledge with on prem infrastructure design

• Strong hands-on experience across Azure infrastructure, networking, security and hybrid cloud.

• Proficiency in Terraform/Bicep, PowerShell, Azure DevOps and CI/CD.

• Experience with Azure governance, monitoring, backup, resilience and disaster recovery.

• Proven experience managing technical delivery and engineering teams.

• Strong project governance, Agile and stakeholder-management skills.

• Excellent client-facing communication and leadership capabilities.

• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications are desirable.

• Certification: AZ-305- advanced experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our +700,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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