[Remote] DevOps Engineer (Azure & Networking)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blankfactor is looking for a DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Microsoft Azure and networking. This role will be responsible for supporting cloud environments, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring infrastructure reliability.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure in Azure
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support application delivery and deployment automation
- Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or similar
- Monitor system performance, reliability, and availability across cloud and infrastructure environments
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve deployment processes, release cycles, and operational efficiency
- Support containerized workloads and orchestration platforms where applicable (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Implement and maintain security best practices across cloud, network, and DevOps processes
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and networking issues in production and non-production environments
- Support networking configurations and integrations across cloud and enterprise environments
- Document architecture, automation workflows, and operational procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or similar role
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, preferably with Terraform
- Experience with Azure networking
- Virtual Networks (VNets)
- Subnets
- NSGs
- Load Balancers
- VPNs
- DNS
- Familiarity with Akamai services and solutions
- Familiarity with Fortinet products, especially firewalls and network security appliances
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
- TCP/IP
- Routing and switching
- Firewalls
- VPNs
- Network security concepts
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering environments
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Experience with Docker
- Exposure to Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar automation tools
- Experience in enterprise networking, cloud security, or hybrid infrastructure
- Knowledge of CDN, edge security, or traffic optimization solutions
- Certifications such as Microsoft Azure certifications
- Terraform Associate
- CCNA / CCNP
- Fortinet NSE (nice to have)
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