Azure Cloud Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Manage, configure, and provide support for Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services.

• Ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of cloud environments.

• Provide support for Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and newer environments.

• Engage in administration of Windows and Linux servers, cloud networking, and database-related infrastructure.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, servers, and network connectivity.

• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot network protocols, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.

• Assist with networking configurations and connectivity across cloud and server environments.

• Support infrastructure configuration, performance monitoring, and operational troubleshooting.

• Create and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Python.

• Implement and support Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform or similar technologies.

• Automate tasks related to infrastructure configuration, provisioning, and administrative activities.

• Manage identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID and Single Sign-On.

• Uphold cloud infrastructure security controls and access management practices.

• Apply PCI or similar compliance framework requirements to cloud environments.

• Provide support for Microsoft Office 365 and Power Apps administration and associated integrations.

• Troubleshoot issues with Microsoft cloud services, identity systems, and enterprise infrastructure.

• Collaborate with technical teams to maintain cloud platform stability and operational efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in Microsoft Azure administration and cloud engineering.

• At least 2 years of experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2019 or later environments.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience with server infrastructure, network protocols, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.

• Over 2 years of experience in networking, Windows/Linux server administration, databases, and cloud environments.

• At least 2 years of experience in developing automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Python.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Power Apps platforms.

• At least 1 year of experience implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or equivalent technologies.

• Over 1 year of experience working with PCI or comparable security and compliance frameworks.

• At least 1 year of experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity management using Microsoft Entra ID.

• Must reside within the United States throughout the assignment.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

• Preferred: Over 1 year of experience with continuous integration and development tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, or Team Foundation Server (TFS).

• Preferred: At least 1 year of experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.

• Preferred: More than 1 year of experience with Azure Key Vault, secrets management, and certificate management.

• Preferred: Azure certification such as Microsoft AZ-104, AZ-305, or a comparable certification.

• Preferred: Over 1 year of experience with enterprise cloud governance models.

• Preferred: More than 1 year of experience analyzing cloud cost trends and recommending cost optimization strategies.

• Preferred: At least 1 year of experience with Azure Virtual Desktop environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pay range: $49–$69 per hour.

• Remote work arrangement.