Azure Infrastructure Engineer - Dynamics 365 (Manufacturing)

In order to strengthen our client team and support the implementation of solutions around Microsoft technologies, our client is seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer who specializes in maintaining and optimizing Dynamics 365 system architecture. As a key member of their IT team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our Dynamics 365 environment. If you're passionate about Azure, D365 technology, Power Platforms, DevOps, technical release management, pipelines, and much more, this role is an exciting opportunity for you!.

This is an exciting new opportunity working as part of the Corporate IS team to develop new capabilities and establish a supportable model of platform and applications, growing the companies use of modern technologies.

The main tasks will be related to:

• Dynamics 365 Infrastructure Management:
• Design, deploy, and maintain the infrastructure components required for Dynamics 365, including Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure App Service, and Azure Active Directory.
• Collaborate with solution architects to ensure optimal system design and performance.
• Implement best practices for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
  
• Technical Release Management and System Refresh:
• Work closely with development teams to plan and execute system updates, patches, and feature releases.
• Monitor release pipelines and address any issues promptly.
• Refresh F&O and CE environment with all related interactions, including Dual Write.
  
• Azure DevOps Pipelines:
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
  
• ISV Deployments:
• Coordinate the deployment of third-party solutions (ISVs) within the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
• Validate compatibility and performance of ISV solutions.
  
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement security controls, access management, and compliance measures.
• Monitor and address security vulnerabilities.
  
• Documentation and Training:
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Provide training to IT staff and end-users on system maintenance and best practices.
  
  
  

Qualifications and requirements:

• Azure Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of Azure services relevant to Dynamics 365 (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Key Vault).
• Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
  
• Release Management:
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for managing releases.
• Understanding of version control (Git) and branching strategies.
  
• Dynamics 365 Skills:
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Dynamics 365 modules (e.g., Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Supply Chain).
• Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
  
• Security and Compliance:
• Knowledge of Azure security features (Azure AD, RBAC, network security groups).
• Awareness of GDPR and other data protection regulations.
  
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear instructions for non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Education:
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• Certifications (preferred):
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals.
  
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years in Azure infrastructure management.
• Specific experience with Dynamics 365 implementation and administration.