Cloud Engineer II

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

📋 Description

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AVD, and AWS platforms.

• Lead cloud deployment and migration projects with minimal supervision.

• Administer and manage the lifecycle of assigned cloud services and platforms.

• Oversee Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID, and Windows 365 Cloud PCs.

• Manage Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, image management, and FSLogix.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions, automation frameworks, and operational tooling.

• Utilize tools such as Nerdio, CIPP, and Lighthouse.

• Analyze performance, availability, and security metrics across Azure, Microsoft 365, AVD, and AWS environments.

• Implement initiatives for cloud improvements.

• Act as a technical escalation point for Cloud Engineer I team members.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical coaching and knowledge sharing.

• Suggest architecture enhancements, security improvements, and modernization opportunities.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to convert operational requirements into technical solutions.

• Contribute to engineering standards, governance practices, and platform roadmaps.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure roles.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS environments and multi-cloud architectures.

• 2+ years of experience with Azure Virtual Desktop or similar VDI technologies.

• Strong understanding of identity and access management, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, and MFA.

• Experience with networking concepts such as VPNs, ExpressRoute, DNS, and firewalls.

• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and administration.

• Knowledge of Azure services including compute, storage, networking, and security.

• Knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop architecture and optimization.

• Knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC).

• Knowledge of hybrid infrastructure and identity integrations.

• Knowledge of DevOps orchestration.

• Scripting skills, with a strong preference for PowerShell.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM, and Bicep.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid systems.

• Experience with monitoring and performance tuning.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Ability to work independently as well as in team environments.

• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Ability to resolve complex technical problems.

• Acknowledgment and adherence to Hopper's Mission, Vision, and Values are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time remote work arrangement.

• Standard office environment.

• Requires travel.