Azure Cloud Engineer III

About the Role

VGM Group is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer III to join our Corporate IT team and advance our enterprise cloud strategy. This senior-level role focuses on designing, building, and supporting secure, scalable Microsoft Azure solutions that power critical business systems across the organization. You’ll work in a large, complex IT environment, partnering closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to modernize platforms, improve reliability, and uphold strong governance and security standards.

As an Azure Cloud Engineer III, you’ll help build and protect the cloud foundation that supports a large, enterprise‑grade organization. This role will influence architecture, security, and standards at scale, partnering across IT to deliver stable, governed Azure platforms that power business critical systems.

An Azure Cloud Engineer III with VGM Corporate IT is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will leverage your extensive experience to lead cloud projects, optimize performance, ensure security, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers. The Azure Cloud Engineer III will work closely with other IT professionals, internal and external to VGM, to support the organization’s cloud computing needs.

At VGM Group, we are 100% employee owned.

Role Details

• Reporting Accountability: Network Infrastructure Team Leadership
• Working Location: On-Site in Waterloo, Iowa preferred; hybrid or remote opportunities possible
• Working Hours Classification: Full-Time, 8am-5pm CST Monday-Friday, with additional hours as needed
• Experience Level: Senior (6-10+ years)

What you'll do:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and highest performance
• Implement and manage Azure security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture and integration strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and other IT professionals, such as developers, network engineers, and security specialists, both internal and external, to achieve organizational goals
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud-related issues
• Mentor, coach, develop, and provide technical guidance to junior cloud engineers and team members; including but not limited to training, answering questions, and working together to accomplish goals
• Keep documentation up-to-date with any changes in the Azure environment
• Maintain relevant and up-to-date knowledge with the latest Azure services, features, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with security best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

What will make you successful:

Education and Experience:

• 6-10 years of experience in cloud engineering role, specifically within Microsoft Azure or cloud engineering
• 6-10 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience with 6+ years focused on Microsoft Azure in an enterprise environment
• Proven success working in standing up Azure Landing Zones and environments
• Experience working with Azure Data Factories
• Experience working with and strong understanding of Terraform
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure DevOps
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure Pipelines
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) is a nice-to-have
• Azure certifications are preferred (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep, and C#
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VNETs, VPNs, and load balancers
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of Azure services, including virtual machines, networking and storage
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standard in cloud environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Physical Requirements:

• Operation of office equipment and using technology efficiently such as computers, phones, misc. office equipment.
• Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision.
• Comfort and acceptance of a remote work environment; working at a distance from the home-office and team members yet staying connected through in-office virtual networks.
• Occasional travel to business-critical meetings or events. Rare but on occasion.

About VGM

Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,700 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit www.vgmgroup.com.

VGM Group, Inc. is a100% employee owned company. As an Azure Cloud Engineer III, you will not only make an impact with technical solutions across the company but also contribute to the working environment and company culture as an employee owner.

About VGM Corporate IT

The VGM Corporate IT department is a dynamic team dedicated to providing innovative technical solutions to a large enterprise organization. Our corporate team partners with all VGM divisions and subsidiaries to provide valuable technology solutions at all levels of the organization. In this role, you will make a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our workforce.

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.

VGM Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.