Senior Cloud Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Design and oversee WWF’s Azure infrastructure.

• Set up Azure subscriptions and associated resources.

• Create and implement Windows, SQL, Red Hat, and firewall virtual machines in both production and staging environments.

• Configure Microsoft Entra tenants and handle SSO via Azure Enterprise Applications.

• Ensure secure RBAC and manage user groups effectively.

• Proactively apply system patches.

• Automate Azure management tasks using PowerShell and Graph API.

• Develop backup strategies and disaster recovery protocols.

• Diagnose networking issues across VNETs, sites, and tenants.

• Oversee firewalls, load balancers, and manage Azure and Cloudflare DNS.

• Act as the escalation point for Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 challenges.

• Lead projects from inception to completion while engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Occasionally work after hours or on weekends for critical outages or planned maintenance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field along with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including at least 6 years in IT roles.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish.

• Must be currently located and authorized to work in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Suriname, or Guyana.

• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale enterprise IT systems.

• Extensive practical knowledge in managing highly available and resilient Azure production environments.

• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Azure services, cloud architecture, cloud networking, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and both Windows and Linux servers.

• Proficient in administering Windows domains and Active Directory.

• Expertise in using PowerShell and Graph API for Azure management, workflow automation, and deployment orchestration.

• Familiar with provisioning and managing access for Fabric, Power BI, and Azure Foundry.

• Experience integrating Microsoft Copilot for M365, including Copilot Studio and Copilot Agents, into enterprise Azure/M365 settings, focusing on data access-control configuration and governance.

• Extensive experience in building, deploying, and managing Azure virtual machines from the ground up.

• Proven track record in diagnosing complex cloud or hybrid system issues and creating scalable, sustainable solutions.

• Well-developed methodologies for identifying and resolving technical challenges.

• Enterprise-level expertise in infrastructure, Azure cloud architecture, identity and access management with Entra ID, and AI-driven automation technologies.

• Skills in configuring Microsoft Entra tenants and domains, including DNS and VNET configurations.

• A strong commitment to fostering and enhancing a culture of inclusion.

• Alignment with WWF’s core principles and values.

• Resumes and cover letters must be submitted in English.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the job's location; no employment visa sponsorship is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• No paid relocation offered.

• Salary and benefits are provided in local currency.

• Equal employment opportunities are available for all qualified individuals.