Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting the organization’s Azure cloud infrastructure. This role ensures secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments that support critical business applications and long‑term technology strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 30% – Architect Azure workloads including compute, storage, networking, identity, and security configurations aligned with organizational standards.
• 25% – Deploy, configure, monitor, and optimize Azure resources such as VNets, Load Balancers, Key Vault, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, and App Services.
• 20% – Implement security controls, role‑based access, policies, blueprints, and monitoring tools to ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational requirements.
• 10% – Develop and maintain automated deployments using tools such as ARM/Bicep templates, Terraform, PowerShell, or Azure CLI.
• 10% – Investigate and resolve cloud infrastructure issues, performance bottlenecks, and service disruptions promptly.
• 5% – Partner with application, security, and network teams to integrate cloud services into enterprise architecture and support cloud adoption initiatives.

SKILLS AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture, services, and administration.
• Experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS (VMs, VNets, Storage, SQL, App Services, API Management).
• Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory, RBAC, IAM, Conditional Access, and identity security.
• Hands‑on experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V) and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, ExpressRoute).
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices (Zero Trust, NIST, CIS).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation abilities.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, Azure administration, or cloud architecture roles.

EDUCATION:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, AWS, CompTIA).
• Azure certifications preferred (e.g., AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑500).

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person