Hi, I’m Zakaria Hertouch, a Cloud Automation & DevOps Engineer with over 6 years of experience streamlining software deployment and cloud operations. I help teams migrate applications to the cloud, implement CI/CD pipelines, and design highly available, fault-tolerant architectures.
Skills & Tools:
Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
Automation & CI/CD: Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions
IaC: Terraform
Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk
Selected Achievements:
Migrated multiple on-prem applications to the cloud, improving performance and reducing costs.
Built CI/CD pipelines that accelerated release cycles and minimized errors.
Review and analyze existing cloud architectures to optimize infrastructure performance, security and reduce costs
Let’s collaborate to streamline your cloud operations and DevOps processes!
Cloud Computing
System Automation
Ansible
Terraform
Jenkins
Linux
Automation
DevOps
AWS CodeDeploy
AWS CloudFormation
AWS CodePipeline
Automated Deployment Pipeline
VMWare
Script
Bash Programming
Mohamed Amine O.
Casablanca, Morocco
$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Stop stressing over cloud complexity. I specialize in taking care of intricate infrastructures across Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud, and Hetzner, building resilient and automated environments so you can rest easy knowing your operations are stable, secure, and fully managed.
To be honest, most setups are over-engineered. I focus on lean, secure-by-design architectures that actually make sense for your budget.
How I help
- Azure & Kubernetes: As an Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), I architect resilient clusters using AKS, K3s, OpenShift, and bare-metal Kubernetes on Proxmox, with Helm, custom YAML manifests, and GitOps-driven deployments via ArgoCD and Flux.
- Infrastructure as Code: I use Terraform, Ansible, and Pulumi to ensure your environments are drift-free and reproducible. I enforce compliance with Tfsec, Terrascan, and Checkov before anything hits production.
- Zero-Trust Security: I bake security into the pipeline with automated gates, SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, and Wazuh, so vulnerabilities are caught at commit time, not in production.
- CI/CD Pipelines: I build end-to-end workflows in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure Pipelines, and Jenkins that don't just deploy, they scan, validate, and protect your code with every push.
- Observability & Alerting: I design full-stack monitoring with Prometheus, Thanos, and Grafana (including custom dashboards and exporters), centralized logging with the ELK Stack, and real-time anomaly detection via Alertmanager and ElastAlert.
- Networking & Traffic: I harden and optimize traffic flows using NGINX, HAProxy, and Cloudflare WAF, including DDoS and scraping attack mitigation.
- Backends & Data: I work with Python (Django, Flask), Golang, Node.js (Express), and C/C++, backed by PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, and RabbitMQ.
The Credentials
- Expert Certs: Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), and GitHub Actions Certified.
- Real-World Impact: Currently managing enterprise cloud operations for global clients (Clarins, SNCF, STMicroelectronics) at Atos.
- Cloud Leadership: Core Team member at the AWS Cloud Club at 1337 Coding School, partnering directly with AWS Academic Advocacy to mentor engineers in cloud-native architecture, AWS service implementations, and scalable system design, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry-standard cloud engineering.
The cool thing is, I don't just set things up and leave, I deliver clear documentation and runbooks so your team can maintain the system with confidence.
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
CI/CD
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Terraform
Ansible
OpenShift
Python
Automation
GitLab
GitHub
Azure DevOps
Selenium WebDriver
Golang
Flux
SonarQube
Cloudflare
cPanel
Continuous Integration
Ayoub H.
Rabat, Morocco
$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs
passionate DevOps & Cloud Engineer with 2+ years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable infrastructure for high-availability systems.
I specialize in systems engineering, cloud computing, automation, and CI/CD, with deep knowledge of AWS services, Kubernetes orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
I am well-versed in the full development lifecycle—from planning and building to automating deployment pipelines and maintaining large-scale, secure cloud environments. My professional background also includes Linux system administration, cloud infrastructure management, and scripting for automation and monitoring.
I’ve helped teams deliver robust, production-ready applications through CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments (Docker + Kubernetes), and scalable cloud platforms. Whether you’re launching a new service, migrating to the cloud, or optimizing performance, I bring clarity, efficiency, and reliability to your DevOps processes.
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Computing
Amazon ECS
DevOps
Azure DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Ansible
MERN Stack
Web Development
Spring Boot
Angular
OpenStack
Walid O.
Casablanca, Morocco
$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Greetings! I'm a Cloud /Data DevOps Engineer with a passion for architecting and building cutting-edge cloud applications. With a focus on seamless migration to the cloud, I specialize in orchestrating efficient and effective transitions for businesses. My expertise extends to various public clouds such as AWS and Azure, alongside proficiency in VMware and NSX-T by VMware. I'm well-versed in the intricacies of the migration process and excel in preparing robust landing zones that ensure optimal performance and security. If you're seeking a professional who can navigate the complexities of cloud technology, orchestrate successful migrations, and enable a multicloud strategy, I'm here to help. Let's collaborate to elevate your cloud initiatives to new heights. In addition i've been working on big data projects as like azure synapse for etl pipelines and BI reports .
Cloud Computing
Java
Python
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
VMWare
AWS Application
Azure DevOps
DevOps
MLOps
GitHub
GitLab
Azure OpenAI Service
Azure Bot Service
Amjad A.
Larache, Morocco
$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Azure-certified cloud engineer specialising in infrastructure deployment, automation, and monitoring — with a verified 5.0★ rating on Upwork.
What I deliver:
✅ Azure VM deployment & configuration (production-ready, fully documented)
✅ Infrastructure as Code with Terraform & Bicep — no more manual clicking
✅ Azure Monitor + Log Analytics setup, KQL dashboards & alerting
✅ Virtual networks, NSGs, peering, VPN Gateway & Azure AD
✅ Cost optimisation — identify waste and right-size your Azure spend
✅ Linux server administration & hardening (Ubuntu / CentOS / Debian)
Proven results:
→ Deployed a production Azure VM with full Terraform automation + monitoring stack — 5★
→ Built Azure Monitor & Log Analytics environment from scratch for a client — 5★
Certifications: Microsoft AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) · AZ-900 · Cisco CCNA
Education: MSc Computational Intelligence & IoT — University of Córdoba, Spain
I respond fast, communicate in plain English, and deliver clean work with documentation. Fixed-price or hourly — happy to discuss.
Message me with your requirements and I'll tell you honestly if I can help.
Microsoft Azure Administration
Computer Network
DevOps
Information Security
Infrastructure as Code
Computing & Networking
Abdessamade A.
Rabat, Morocco
$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I help businesses design, secure, and scale their cloud infrastructure. Whether you are migrating a legacy application or deploying a complex AI Agent workflow, I ensure your system is cost-optimized and built to last.
What I can help you with:
Azure Infrastructure: Designing secure VNET architectures, Hub-and-Spoke models, and managing AKS (Kubernetes) or App Services.
- Serverless & Managed Ops: High-availability deployments using Azure Functions, Container Apps, and Managed Databases with Zero-Trust security.
- CI/CD & IaC: Automating environments with Terraform/Bicep and building robust pipelines via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Cost & Security: Cutting cloud waste and hardening environments via IAM and Key Vault.
- AI & LLMOps: Deploying AI Agents (LangGraph), Vector DBs (ChromaDB), and RAG systems for real-world production.
Proven Results:
I recently architected a full-stack ecosystem on Azure—integrating a FastAPI backend with AI-driven decision-making—achieving 99.9% uptime and zero-touch deployments.
Ready to modernize your stack? Click "Invite to Job" to get started.
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Python
Microsoft Azure
Serverless Stack
Generative AI
Automated Deployment Pipeline
Continuous Deployment
Azure DevOps
Azure App Service
Microsoft Azure Administration
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