Azure Cloud Engineer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Cloud Center of Excellence, Cloud Architects, engineers, and stakeholders to design and execute cloud solutions.

• Provide practical implementation and support for cloud solutions that adhere to enterprise architecture standards.

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and systems focusing on performance, scalability, security, availability, and reliability.

• Design, deploy, and support infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, including Compute Engine, networking, and storage.

• Create and maintain cloud landing zones and operational models.

• Develop automation scripts, templates, and frameworks for provisioning, configuration, deployment, and operations.

• Utilize Infrastructure as Code and platform automation tools such as Azure Arc, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt, and Terraform.

• Monitor cloud environments and performance, analyze cost and performance metrics, troubleshoot incidents, and implement improvements.

• Execute the division's cloud vision, strategy, and sustainable architectural solutions.

• Provide subject matter expertise and devise tailored solutions for technical challenges.

• Assist in the transition of products from development to sustainable production deployment.

• Collaborate with division leaders and external partners on architectural solutions.

• Assess emerging cloud technologies and lead adoption initiatives as appropriate.

• Conduct hands-on implementation and development, including prototyping and coding.

• Evaluate multi-cloud capabilities and maintain a catalog of cloud offerings.

• Support containerized workloads on Google Kubernetes Engine, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

• Aid in cloud governance, security, and compliance initiatives.

• Assist with cloud migrations and workload onboarding.

• Support AI/ML and data platform initiatives through cloud infrastructure and services.

• Implement cloud automation, standardization, and cost optimization practices.

• Maintain operational runbooks, technical documentation, and resources for cloud operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

• Additional experience or relevant certifications may substitute for some or all educational requirements.

• Five years of experience in computer systems and infrastructure.

• Two years of specialized experience in cloud engineering.

• Proven technical judgment with the ability to guide decisions across systems, scalability, performance, security, fault tolerance, and related areas.

• Significant knowledge and experience with at least one cloud platform.

• Experience working within small to medium-sized cloud engineering teams.

• Ability to collaborate across organizations and engage with multiple stakeholders.

• Must reside in Ohio or Florida.

• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Willingness to travel throughout the hospital system.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Strong communication skills to convey accurate information.

• Adhere to standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• Must comply with Cleveland Clinic's influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.

• All employment offers are contingent upon testing for controlled substances.

• Preferred: ITIL Foundations certification.

• Preferred: Experience in Microsoft Azure administration and architecture.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Azure Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, ExpressRoute, AKS, Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, PowerShell, and scripting.

• Preferred Azure certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500, or Terraform Associate.

• Preferred: Over five years of dedicated enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure infrastructure engineering experience in a remote or distributed team setting.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Azure VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD/Entra ID, App Services, Functions, AKS, and PaaS databases.

• Preferred: Design of secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure IaaS, PaaS, and serverless architectures.

• Preferred: Advanced proficiency in Terraform, including complex modules, remote state backends, and configuration drift resolution.

• Preferred: Understanding of Azure networking components, including VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, VPN/ExpressRoute, and private endpoints.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Docker and AKS, with an understanding of cloud-native networking.

• Preferred: Experience with automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

• Preferred: Advanced skills in PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bash, or Python scripting and automation.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Azure security and governance solutions, including Key Vault, private endpoints, Azure Policy, identity, RBAC, Conditional Access, PIM, encryption, and governance frameworks.

• Preferred: Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Prometheus, or Grafana.

• Preferred: Excellent asynchronous communication and documentation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Limited travel requirements.

• Support and appreciation from the team.

• A rewarding career with Cleveland Clinic Health System.

• Opportunity for an annual influenza vaccination exemption.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• A drug-free workplace.