What you need: Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure services including: Azure compute, Azure networking, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Policy, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Kubernetes Service, and common Azure platform governance patterns. Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, Terraform Associate, Kubernetes, ITIL, or equivalent credentials are preferred.