Azure Senior Engineer (REF5088U)

Join the team at Operational Services GmbH, within Deutsche Telekom Systems Solutions Slovakia, providing opportunities for talented IT professionals in Slovakia. OS is one of the leading ICT service providers in the German market and is considered the backbone of digitization for medium-sized companies. With almost 1,000 highly qualified employees, OS develops and operates state-of-the-art IT systems for our customers, ensures long-term system support, and maintains the availability of critical business processes.

If you are excited to join an English and German-speaking team that values innovation and teamwork, our team would be the perfect fit for you.

Purpose:

We are looking for a senior technical expert responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of Azure local / on-premises and hybrid cloud solutions. The candidate will play a key role in supporting and optimizing on-premises and hybrid Azure environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of services.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Azure local/on-premises infrastructure (2nd / 3rd level support). 
• Ensure smooth operations and security of on-prem and hybrid cloud services in line with enterprise standards. 
• Handle incident, change, and problem management tickets related to Azure local environments. 
• Continuously improve the reliability, performance, and security of on-prem and hybrid Azure solutions. 
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams on local/hybrid cloud implementation projects. 
• Support onboarding, training, and documentation for new Azure technologies. 
• Participate in solution design, automation, and optimization initiatives.

Scope of Work:

• Work independently or as part of the team to implement and maintain secure Azure local/hybrid solutions. 
• Deploy and manage Azure Stack, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, VMs, Azure Active Directory, and RBAC in on-prem or hybrid environments. 
• Perform on-premises and hybrid cloud infrastructure configuration, management, and optimization. 
• Conduct manufacturer/vendor training to maintain up-to-date expertise. 
• Provide support and consultation for hybrid or multi-cloud deployments.

Education / Skills:

The ideal candidate will have at least 2–3 years of experience in cloud and infrastructure operations, including: 
• 2nd / 3rd Level Support knowledge in Azure local / hybrid environments. 
• Experience with Azure Storage, VMs, Networking, Active Directory, RBAC, and security governance. 
• Hands-on experience with scripting / automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform) – advantage. 
• ITIL knowledge for incident/change/problem management. 
• Understanding of hybrid infrastructure and on-prem/cloud integration. 
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Desired Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) 
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) – advantage 
• ITIL Foundation – advantage

Languages:

• English – Upper Intermediate (B2) 
• German – Advantage (Nice to have)

Other Criteria / Requirements:

• Strong hands-on mentality, structured in planning and execution. 
• Experience in implementing Azure local/hybrid solutions in critical environments. 
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently. 
• Willingness to continuously learn and develop Azure and hybrid cloud competencies.

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation.