Cloud Systems Engineer (Azure Active Directory)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and primary escalation point for Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise identity, and VMware platforms.
• Own platform outcomes, including reliability, security, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Set technical direction, standards, and best practices for engineers to follow.
• Design and operate Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD), including hybrid identity, authentication, and access controls.
• Lead hands‑on administration and advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
• Architect and operate Azure infrastructure services, including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Application Gateway.
• Provide senior‑level administration and troubleshooting across both Windows and Linux based systems in hybrid and cloud environments.
• Drive automation, monitoring, and operational maturity through PowerShell scripting and tooling.
• Lead and coordinate complex incident response efforts, including triage, cross‑team communication, root cause analysis, and driving permanent remediation.
• Support cloud governance and FinOps initiatives, including cost optimization and tagging standards.
• Mentor engineers and partner with Security, Architecture, and Application teams.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and provide leadership during major incidents.

Position Qualifications

• Expert‑level, hands‑on experience with Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) in enterprise and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated experience operating as a technical lead, including mentoring engineers, setting standards, and owning platform outcomes.
• Strong hands‑on administration of Microsoft 365, with deep experience in Exchange Online and Teams and solid working knowledge of SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Proven experience administering Azure VMware environments, including VM lifecycle management, performance troubleshooting, and high availability.
• Deep practical experience designing, deploying, and operating Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Application Gateway.
• Ability to lead technical design decisions while remaining actively involved in implementation and troubleshooting.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux systems, including administration, troubleshooting, networking, and integration in hybrid cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of identity, networking, security, and operational governance in hybrid cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of FinOps principles, including cloud cost governance, optimization, and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership.
• Proven ability to lead under pressure and drive resolution during high‑impact incidents.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in systems, virtualization, or cloud engineering roles.
• Demonstrated senior‑level experience supporting Azure VMware Solution (AVS), Azure Infrastructure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise identity services.