Your Tasks
You are responsible for the support, administration and further development of
infrastructure-related services. Specifically, this encompasses:
- Supporting and further developing the Azure cloud infrastructure
operated worldwide - Creating platform-related services such as subscriptions,
authorisations, network infrastructures, as well as supervising and
monitoring them - Further development and standardisation of the platform using Bicep
and Terraform - Advising and supporting our colleagues, both in IT and in the specialist
units for life & health and property & casualty reinsurance - Advising and familiarising our developers with regard to new
capabilities and functions in the Azure cloud - Dealing with requests and problem reports as well as documenting
them in the ticket system (incident, problem and change management) - Guiding developers in adopting new Azure cloud capabilities and
functionalities
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Supporting on the development and maintainance of a high standard of cloud security, implementing and managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies using Azure Active Directory and Azure Role-Based Access Control(RBAC)
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Supporting on the design and overseeing of robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies using Azure-native tools (e.g., Azure Backup, Recovery Services Vaults)
- Understanding Group ServiceNow and working together with the Hannover colleagues to support self-service
implementation for local Azure topcis - Overseeing
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and implementing risk mitigation strategies - Leading the implementation of
Azure cloud solutions for the China region
In addition, in your capacity as supplier manager you are responsible for managing service providers and vendors – which includes among other things coordinating over manufacturing costs, clarifying cost assumption and allocation type – and you serve as the first point of contact for purchase orders and the factual approval of invoices.
Your Profile
- 2+ years of experience with Cloud platforms (MS Azure +)
- Basic
knowledge of network environments - Understanding of IT infrastructures as well as enthusiasm for agile
projects (Scrum, Kanban) - Knowledge of automation (e.g. Azure DevOps, Azure Automation and
Azure Function Apps) and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Bicep, Terraform)
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Solid experience with Azure security tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel), and a deep understanding of Azure Active Directory and RBAC
Experience with Azure backup and recovery solutions
- In-depth understanding of China's
data regulations and a proven ability to ensure compliance in cloud
architectureDegree in computer science / business IT or
comparable qualification with professional experience - Proficient user skills in Mandarin and
English - Strong project leadership: Ability to take ownership of key
initiatives, manage project timelines, and coordinate cross-regional
stakeholders to deliver results on schedule - Excellent communication and coordination skills: Capable of
bridging technical and business teams, ensuring clear alignment on project
goals and progress - Proven experience in end-to-end project delivery: Prior involvement
in Azure cloud implementation or migration projects is highly desirable - Technical mastery: In-depth hands-on experience in Azure platform
management and operations, with a focus on scalable and compliant
solutions
Willingness
to travel