Cloud Engineer II

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

📋 Description

• Design and execute cloud infrastructure solutions across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and AWS.

• Lead cloud deployment and migration initiatives with minimal oversight.

• Administer and oversee the lifecycle of designated cloud services and platforms.

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

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

• Develop and sustain Infrastructure as Code solutions, automation frameworks, and operational tools.

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

• Analyze metrics related to performance, availability, and security across Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, 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 guidance and knowledge sharing.

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

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate operational needs 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.

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

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

• At least 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 grasp of identity and access management, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, and MFA.

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

• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks.

• Understanding of Microsoft 365 services and administration.

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

• Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop architecture and optimization.

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

• Understanding of hybrid infrastructure and identity integrations.

• Knowledge of DevOps orchestration.

• Proficient in scripting, with PowerShell being strongly preferred.

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

• Ability to troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid systems.

• Skills in monitoring and performance tuning.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

• Capacity to work independently as well as in team settings.

• Skill in translating business requirements into technical solutions.

• Aptitude for solving complex technical challenges.

• Must acknowledge and adhere to Hopper's Mission, Vision, and Values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time remote work arrangement.

• Travel may be required.