Microsoft Azure cloud consultants and DevOps engineers

Azure cloud consultants assess existing environments and turn application requirements into an implementation plan. Azure solutions architects review service choices against availability targets and budget constraints, identifying dependencies that could delay implementation.

Bring in specialists to design Azure landing zones with subscription boundaries and network connectivity. They configure Microsoft Entra ID access controls and Azure Policy guardrails, including ownership rules for shared platforms. Architecture reviews can also address hybrid connectivity and data residency requirements before workloads move into production.

Azure migration engineers assess workload dependencies with Azure Migrate and define move sequences around business operating windows. They prepare target environments and validate application behaviour before cutover, with rollback criteria agreed for each workload.

For applications that need platform changes, Azure specialists configure App Service or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) according to runtime requirements. Their work includes private connectivity and managed identities, plus persistent storage configuration where required. Database migrations can include compatibility checks and restore testing for Azure SQL targets.

Azure DevOps engineers replace manual environment changes with version-controlled infrastructure and repeatable release pipelines. They can join an existing platform team or establish automation for a new Azure environment.

• Infrastructure as code: Create Terraform or Bicep modules with reviewed changes and environment-specific configuration. Address configuration drift and document recovery procedures.
• CI/CD pipelines: Configure Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions with automated tests and deployment approvals. Use workload identity federation for Azure access and define rollback steps for application releases.

Azure support engineers investigate production incidents using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. They tune alerts around actionable failures and maintain runbooks for recurring operational tasks. Backup checks and recovery exercises test whether documented procedures match the running environment.

Azure security engineers review access permissions and investigate Microsoft Defender for Cloud findings, then implement agreed remediation. Cost management specialists use Azure Cost Management to trace spend to workloads and recommend rightsizing or reservation changes based on measured usage and expected demand.