Azure Engineer

Benefit Systems International is part of the Benefit Systems capital group, operating in international markets. As part of the foreign segment, we are present in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Croatia. We oversee the development of our subsidiaries and provide business, legal, and IT consulting services. 

We are looking for a team player with strong communication skills, the ability to build lasting relationships, and adaptability to dynamic business environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy working on international projects, this opportunity is for you.

Due to the international nature of Benefit Systems International's operations, a significant portion of the work is conducted in English.

Infrastructure Management:

·      Maintenance of Azure cloud-based infrastructure components (e.g., Linux and/or Windows servers based on virtual machine instances, EntraID, Azure Monitor, Azure SQL, Azure Virtual Desktop, Application Gateway + WAF, PowerShell (Runbooks), Bicep),

·      Management of M365 Online services Sharepoint, Exchange, Onedrive, Intune, Autopilot, Windows365,

·      Improving the performance of operating system components and networks,

·      Hardening of Windows and Linux servers,

·      Assisting out Azure architect in projects and architectural design of IT systems,

·      Contributing to building IT standards (Hardware, Software, Networks),

·      Contributing to overall IT strategy of the company,

·      Resolving ongoing problems and incidents according to best practices.

Network Security:

·      Ensuring the security of IT networks in Companies by implementing effective security strategies, system updates, and NSG, Firewall, WAF policies,

·      Monitoring threats and responding to incidents,

·      Expertise in Microsoft NPS (Network Policy Server) and RADIUS-based authentication to implement and administer secure network access policies across our enterprise, EntraID integration experience,

·      Conducting log analysis and managing patches to ensure high system integrity and security.

Performance Optimization:

·      Overseeing the monitoring and optimization of cloud solution performance to ensure optimal operation, resource access, cost efficiency and high availability.

Technical Support:

·      Providing technical support for other engineers and business owners regarding issues related to M365, cloud infrastructure and Azure services including work after business hours for scheduled tasks,

·      Developing proactive failure handling procedures,

·      Creating, updating, and implementing procedures related to system support, e.g., granting access, handling Azure service access issues, reporting problems, finding proactive resolutions.

Technological Development:

·      Tracking new trends and technologies in the Azure cloud domain, as well as evaluating whether new solutions can be effectively implemented in the organization.

Availability Control:

·      Ensuring business continuity by contributing and participating in the planning and implementation of strategies related to risk and failure management,

·      Planning and implementing disaster recovery and failover tests,

·      Lowering risk exposure of IT systems in a pragmatic fashion.

Monitoring:

·      Monitoring systems for threats, performance issues, anomalies,

·      Preparing and executing proactive incident resolution procedures and executing them,

·      Writing scripts to automate common incidents and changes.

Technical Requirements:

·      Fluent in all Azure environments,

·      Experienced in managing Azure networks and security,

·      Familiar with ITSM/ITIL concepts (Change/Incident/Problem management),

·      Operating systems administration: Windows Server, Linux (Centos, Ubuntu),

·      Understanding of networking concepts (VNETs, NSGs, VPNs, etc.), identity services (Microsoft Entra, RBAC), and security best practices.

Qualifications and experience:

·      At least 4-5 years of experience in an Azure Engineer or similar role,

·      Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills,

·      Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities,

·      Fluent in English (minimum B2/C1).

Nice to have:

·      Microsoft Azure Certifications on at least Associate level,

·      Experience in working in international environments,

·      ESXi or other hypervisor experience,

·      Understanding concepts of deploying, managing, and optimizing applications using Azure Container Apps, with an understanding of microservices architecture and the ability to leverage Azure's serverless containers efficiently,

·      Skilled in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python,

·      Zabbix experience.

Benefits:

·      Working with excellent team with a sense of humor,

·      Real impact on company IT direction,

·      Remote, hybrid or on-site work in our modern office,

·      MultiSport card,

·      English lessons,

·      lunch card,

·      MyBenefit cafeteria program,

·      medical cove,

·      semi-annual bonuses.

About our recruitment process:

The first stage of recruitment is a 30-minute online interview (screening) via MS Teams. The recruitment process consists of several stages, which we will happily explain during our first meeting.

Benefit Systems International reserves the right to contact only selected candidates.