Iiro Purola

Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Norrin

Experienced cloud engineer with comprehensive Azure administration expertise and foundational AWS knowledge. My career showcases a blend of technical support, server management, and infrastructure automation with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies and Infrastructure as Code.

iiro@azure:~/infrastructure
$ terraform init
Terraform has been successfully initialized!
$ terraform plan
Plan: 12 to add, 0 to change, 0 to destroy.
$ terraform apply▋

What I Build

Infrastructure as Code

Reusable Terraform configurations and automated deployments for reproducible infrastructure.

Cloud Architecture

Enterprise Azure solutions with landing zones, networking, and security at scale.

DevOps & Automation

Modern CI/CD pipelines with federated identity and operational excellence practices.

Security & Identity

Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Azure Policy enforcement, and enterprise governance frameworks.

Connect

Certifications

🏅 Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140) 🏅 AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Skills

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure AWS Terraform Azure DevOps GitHub Azure Landing Zones Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework Management Groups Azure Policy Virtual WAN Azure VNet Azure Firewall Azure Application Gateway Azure Front Door Azure Bastion Azure Private Link Azure Key Vault Azure Monitor Azure Storage Account Log Analytics Azure Cost Management Azure Virtual Desktop Azure VMs Entra ID Azure Data Factory

Development & Automation

PowerShell Git CI/CD Pipelines Infrastructure as Code Azure CLI Windows Server Linux Server RHEL Ubuntu Debian Bash

Management & Support

Microsoft Intune Microsoft 365 Endpoint Management Documentation Corporate Training

Experience

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Sep 2025 → Present

Infrastructure Engineer

Nov 2024 → Sep 2025

Norrin Oy

  • Design and implement secure Azure Landing Zones following Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework with governance using Management Groups and Azure Policy
  • Architect and deploy fully isolated Azure networks utilizing Private Endpoints, Private Links, and deny-by-default public access policies
  • Build and maintain scalable Virtual WAN topologies with Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and network security controls
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Azure DevOps, integrating security and FinOps best practices across all implementations
  • Build data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory and Logic Apps for automated workflows and data orchestration
  • Deploy and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments using Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, utilizing Intune for session hosts management and policy enforcement
  • Configure centralized logging with Log Analytics workspaces for query-based diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud solutions with business requirements, security compliance, and cost optimization standards

Cloud Engineer

Oct 2023 → Nov 2024

Cloud2 Oy

  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to define and provision cloud infrastructure
  • Streamlined CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub, optimizing workflows for automated testing and deployments
  • Deployed and managed Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices
  • Automated Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) updates and application provisioning using Azure CLI, PowerShell scripts, Winget, and Intune for configuration management
  • Integrated Azure DevOps pipelines to deploy Terraform code, reducing manual intervention and enhancing consistency
  • Served on a customer dream team, managing production cloud environments and directly addressing service needs

Cloud Operations Specialist

Aug 2022 → Oct 2023

Cloud2 Oy

  • Specialized in managing and implementing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments for secure remote work solutions
  • Facilitated successful deployment of services including MFA and Azure AD deployments
  • Managed cross-platform endpoint management with Intune spanning Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS
  • Handled administration and management of customer cloud environments with on-premise integration

IT Specialist

May 2019 → Aug 2022

Jalo IT Oy

  • Provided frontline support for local and virtual servers using Azure AD, Azure VMs, and Azure Blob Storage
  • Developed frontend web solutions for various client environments
  • Conducted corporate and educational training on Microsoft 365 maintenance
  • Managed hardware lifecycle from procurement to decommissioning

ICT Support and Marketing Assistant

Apr 2013 → Apr 2019

Rahtikeskus Oy

  • Administered IT support, device management, procurement, and documentation
  • Led in-house website development projects improving online presence and user engagement
  • Leveraged graphic design skills for marketing, enhancing brand recognition

Media Assistant

May 2008 → Dec 2010

PSI Practical Software Innovations

  • Performed software testing and planning, contributing to product development
  • Managed website projects and maintained CentOS Linux LAMP server

Education & Languages

Datanomi (AT)

ICT Vocational Qualification

Edupoli

2017 → 2018

Languages

Finnish — Fluent

English — Fluent