Rajesh A

IT Security Manager / Azure Cloud Consultant

Landesregierung BW

Apr 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 5 mos

IT Security Manager and Microsoft Azure Cloud Consultant with extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, securing and supporting enterprise Microsoft cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Responsible for Azure and Microsoft 365 architecture, cloud security, infrastructure modernisation, technical troubleshooting and operational security across complex enterprise environments. Key areas of experience include: • Microsoft Azure architecture, administration and troubleshooting • Microsoft 365 and Entra ID identity and access management • Microsoft Intune, device compliance and endpoint security • Windows Autopilot deployment and configuration • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architecture and troubleshooting • Azure VMs, networking, NSGs, Private Endpoints, DNS and connectivity • Active Directory and hybrid identity environments • Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 migrations • Microsoft Defender and endpoint security • Windows Server deployment, migration and troubleshooting • Azure Site Recovery, disaster recovery and business continuity • PowerShell scripting and administrative automation • Security hardening and vulnerability management • Firewall, network security and cloud connectivity • Technical incident and root-cause troubleshooting I regularly work on complex infrastructure and security challenges, from initial investigation and architecture design through implementation, testing and production support. I also lead technical activities and coordinate engineers, vendors and stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable solutions while maintaining enterprise security and operational standards. My focus is on practical, secure and maintainable solutions rather than temporary fixes.