Acuity Knowledge Partners
Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 500 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.
The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody's Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.
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Basic Information
Position Title Lead Engineer Azure
Experience Level 4 to 6 years
Department - Info Technology
Location Bangalore
Position reports to IT Director
Job Purpose
- Manage and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and security of company applications and services.
- Develop and implement automation solutions using PowerShell scripting to streamline Azure-related tasks and enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain Azure resources aligned with business requirements and best practices.
- Provide technical expertise and support for Azure services, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision and configure Azure resources including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components.
- Implement and manage Entra ID services including user management, policies, and single sign-on.
- Design and implement Azure security measures such as network security groups, firewall rules, and encryption mechanisms.
- Responsible to working in 24x7 IT Roster.Monitor Azure infrastructure and services for performance, availability, and security compliance.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automating routine Azure tasks such as resource deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
- Handling and monitoring cybersecurity controls as per company IS and Compliance policy.
- Collaborate with developers to optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues in Azure environments
- Evaluate and recommend Azure services and solutions to meet business requirements and performance objectives.
- Reporting of security incidents, weaknesses observed immediately to the IS Manager.
- Following client mandates controls and practices.
- Provide technical guidance and training to team members on Azure best practices and tools.
Key Competencies
- 4 to 5 yrs. of hands on Azure Administration Experience
- Proficiency in Powershell Sripting, ARM templates and Bicep
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
- Maintaining network IT Network Asset inventories.
- Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Management
- PowerShell Scripting for Azure Automation
- Azure Active Directory Management
- Azure Networking (Virtual Networks, Subnets, Load Balancers)
- Azure Security and Compliance
- Azure Resource Monitoring and Optimization
- Azure Backup and Disaster Recovery
- Azure DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Azure Cost Management and Optimization
- Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving in Azure Environments
- Azure Governance and Policy Management
- ISO 27001 and SOC2 processes knowledge
