Cloud Engineer III

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

📋 Description

• Design and develop intricate solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform that adhere to enterprise architecture standards.

• Take ownership of and advance Azure platform domains, encompassing identity, networking, governance, and DevOps pipelines.

• Facilitate the integration of hybrid cloud environments utilizing Azure networking and identity services.

• Lead the development of Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.

• Enhance governance, identity, network, and security components within Azure Landing Zone.

• Operationalize cloud standards, engineering practices, and enforce cloud guardrails.

• Improve observability through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

• Execute cost optimization strategies, including tagging, budgeting, usage analytics, and monitoring resource utilization.

• Spearhead the development of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.

• Create automation frameworks, reusable templates, scripts, and modules to enable self-service platform capabilities.

• Integrate governance controls, policy enforcement, and configuration management into automation workflows.

• Mentor Systems Engineers and other technical colleagues.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and assist the Cloud Center of Excellence.

• Implement Azure Policy, RBAC, resource organization, identity governance, and least-privilege models.

• Plan and establish cloud Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies.

• Develop highly available solutions utilizing availability zones, automated failover, and cloud-native backups.

• Assess emerging Azure, AI, and automation capabilities and suggest enhancements to the platform.

• Identify and resolve issues related to platform-level performance, cost, reliability, and security.

• Provide engineering insights for cloud platform prioritization and modernization efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure or platform engineering, with recent, sustained hands-on work in designing and managing enterprise-scale Azure environments.

• In-depth knowledge of Infrastructure as Code; Bicep is preferred.

• Strong experience in scripting and automation.

• Advanced background in Windows/Linux, Entra ID/AD, and hybrid networking.

• Proven experience in building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and contemporary Git-based workflows.

• Demonstrated experience in cloud cost management, observability, and performance enhancement.

• Established technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Extensive experience in governance with Azure Policy, RBAC, and tagging standards.

• Proficiency with ExpressRoute, VPN, and Private Endpoints.

• Experience in supporting modernization, migration, and automation initiatives.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• AZ-305, AZ-400, and AZ-500 certifications are preferred.

• Familiarity with Azure App Services, Functions, or AKS is preferred.

• Exposure to GitHub Copilot or Azure-native AI capabilities is a plus.

• Resume must include full name, current residential address, email address, and phone number.

• Successful completion of required background checks, including criminal, credit, fingerprint, drug, and reference checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Friday afternoons off throughout the year.

• A collaborative work environment.

• Emphasis on results rather than hours worked.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and community service.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

• Workplace accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.