MS Cloud Specialist

Company Description

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

Merkle are a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. As a full-service, data-driven customer experience transformation, we partner with Top 500 companies in the DACH region and in Eastern Europe. Originally from Switzerland, Merkle DACH was created out of a merger between Namics and Isobar - two leading full-service digital agencies.

Our 1200+ digital enthusiasts are innovating the way brands are built, through providing expertise in Digital Transformation strategy, MarTech platforms, Creativity, UX, CRM, Data, Commerce, Mobile, Social Media, Intranet and CMS. We are part of the global Merkle brand, the largest brand within the dentsu group, who shares with us a network of over 66,000+ passionate individuals in 146 countries.

Are you ready to push the boundaries of digital change and join a growing team with an amazing work environment?

If so we are currently searching for our next Microsoft Cloud Specialist (focused on Azure) to join our team. Job description, qualifications and additional information below for you!

Job Description

Background of Cloud solutions implementation and migration
Technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for various IT technical issues as well as assistance in resolution.
Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis for IT operation issues as well as assistance in resolution
Experience in Monitoring the health of production systems and platforms, proactive alerting and coordination with involved teams for resolution
Provide System Operations (SysOps) and Administration expertise to our clients, accelerate delivery, optimize resources, improve availability, improve application/product/platform/system quality and performance
Continuous improvement and growth mindset, ability to learn new technologies and concepts following company’s internal education program
Write technical and non-technical documentation, for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure if required.
Communicate well and good in client relationship, effective at understanding our product portfolio and how to promote our offer.
Automate and orchestrate operation tasks, deployments, monitoring and self-healing platforms

Qualifications

Deep knowledge of the Cloud offering in particular Azure (AWS or GCP is a plus)
Expertise on services such as: SQL Server, Exchange, Active Directory (AD), ADFS, Skype for Business, Office365 (Exchange online, Teams)
Sound understanding of networking, database, storage and virtualization systems and technologies
Ability to use scripting languages and frameworks: such as Bash or Powershell or Python
Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and tools
Exposure and experience in Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
Fluent English
Methodological, flexible, fast learner, autonomous, team player.

Additional Information

Individually able to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable & effective workplace
Proficient communication skills to teach the team various concepts around scalability, automation, and security

Mindset & behavior

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving experience
Passion for innovation and “can do” attitude
Brings a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around them
Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging / disruptive technologies

Why you should work with us?

We are cooperating with an all types and sizes of clients from all around the world which allow us to provide a very diverse portfolio of projects and technologies to choose from to our people.
You will be part of a startup-minded branch of a company with a very strong and stable background.
Your contributions will have a distinct impact on our clients.

With us, you will become part of:

An international team, where you can gain new/relevant experience.
A dynamic environment where you will never happen to fall into a routine work.
Career path growth astounding – client grows, our team grow, you grow!
Start-up agile atmosphere.
Friendly international team of creative minds

And we offer even more!

Laptop and Mobile with international tariff even for your private use.
Cafeteria of benefits to choose from – life insurance, pension insurance, Edenred Cafeteria and more are coming
Meal vouchers.
5 weeks of paid vacation (25 days)
Wellness Days
Medical advisory system - ulekare.cz
Well-being benefit.- Soulmio
We value self-education and learning new technologies, so we support all our team members in obtaining new certifications, attending learning tutorials and conferences etc.
Flexible working hours and home-office.
Opportunity to travel.
We have an employee breakfasts regularly. We also enjoy a few social evenings together and we create a lot of opportunities to get together for those who enjoy life outside of work as well.
We value self-education and learning new technologies, so we support all our team members in obtaining new certifications, attending learning tutorials and conferences etc.

Merkle fosters a diverse environment that encourages original thinking about our business and empowers us to communicate with a global world of customers. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity of thought as they help us challenge and refine our solutions. Merkle, as a best-in-class marketing agency, welcomes big ideas, and believes they can come from anywhere.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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