Cloud Systems Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and resolve issues related to Azure IaaS and PaaS environments, guaranteeing secure setups, high availability, and compliance with organizational cloud policies.

• Manage and provide support for Microsoft Entra ID, including security groups, dynamic group queries, M365 group lifecycle management, RBAC role assignments, and the execution of Conditional Access policies.

• Administer and support Microsoft 365 services such as Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and oversee licensing governance.

• Configure and address issues related to Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks, subnetting, Private Endpoints, Private DNS Zones, and Global Secure Access connectivity.

• Implement and maintain Azure Storage solutions, including Blob Storage and Azure File Shares, ensuring RBAC + NTFS permissions and Kerberos authentication (AADDS/Entra scenarios) are correctly applied.

• Act as the escalation point for intricate Azure identity, networking, and storage challenges.

• Facilitate cross-tenant collaboration initiatives, including the configuration of B2B guest access and the execution of cross-tenant migration tasks.

• Assist with tenant-to-tenant resource migrations involving storage accounts, virtual machines, and identity settings.

• Monitor and optimize Azure expenditure using Azure Cost Management; offer recommendations for cost management and resource right-sizing.

• Support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, including Remote Apps, Desktop Pools, image management, and familiarity with Nerdio automation (if applicable).

• Engage in backup and retention configuration for Azure workloads, ensuring compliance with business continuity needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field PLUS 5 years of experience in Information Technology.

• In-depth understanding of Azure services (IaaS, App Service, AKS, Functions, SQL PaaS, Storage, Networking, AVD) and M365 security/compliance tools (Defender, Purview, Entra ID Protection).

• Expertise in M365 applications (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) and Entra ID, including advanced configuration and administration.

• Familiarity with the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Capability to convert business and development needs into technical architectures and present solutions to executives, developers, and clients.

• Proficient in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance workflows, optimize operational processes, and foster innovation across the company.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (both technical and non-technical information).

• Ability to effectively communicate directly with clients and sometimes act as the primary contact point for clients.

• Proven ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.

• Capacity to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variety of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style options and a HDHP with HSA choice).

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Dental and vision insurance options.

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.

• 401k plan with company matching and self-directed brokerage account option.

• Paid time off, including additional leave during the last week of the year.

• Company-funded life insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Short and long-term disability and AD&D coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development, tuition reimbursement, and assistance with professional licensing.

• Paid parental leave after one year of service.