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Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer (Azure)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $80/hr

... backup, patch compliance, etc.). * Manages cloud and on-premise environments in accordance with ... Azure certification. * Minimum of ten (10) + years of experience with application, infrastructure ...

Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer (Azure)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $80/hr

... backup, patch compliance, etc.). * Manages cloud and on-premise environments in accordance with ... Azure certification. * Minimum of ten (10) + years of experience with application, infrastructure ...

Key Support Our MSP handles 24/7 monitoring, unlimited remote Level 1-4 support, patching, virus/firewall management, and cloud/server backup and recovery (including Azure Backup). Our printer vendor ...

$135K - $150K/yr

EMC SAN, backup tools. * Windows/Linux servers. * AWS/Azure/Google Cloud integration.

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert c. Certified Kubernetes Administrator 1. At least five ... backup platforms, and related infrastructure components. 5. At least ten (10) years of experience ...

Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Exchange environments. · System Monitoring: Ensure high availability, optimal performance, and proactive issue resolution. · Storage & Backup: Maintain ...

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How much do azure backup jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure backup in California is $57.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.21 and $64.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Azure Backup?

Azure Backup is a cloud-based backup solution provided by Microsoft Azure that helps protect your data by backing it up to the Azure cloud. It offers scalable, secure, and reliable backup services for both on-premises and cloud-based data, including virtual machines, databases, and files. With Azure Backup, you can restore your data in case of accidental deletion, corruption, or disasters, and it provides features such as encryption, automated backups, and long-term retention. The service integrates with other Azure services and can be managed through the Azure portal, PowerShell, or REST APIs.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals managing Azure Backup solutions, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working with Azure Backup often encounter challenges such as optimizing backup schedules, managing storage costs, and ensuring robust data recovery processes. Staying current with Azure's evolving features and maintaining compliance with organizational policies can also be demanding. These challenges can be addressed by regularly reviewing backup policies, leveraging Azure Monitor for proactive alerts, and participating in team knowledge-sharing sessions to stay updated on best practices. Collaboration with security and compliance teams is essential to ensure data protection standards are consistently met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Azure Backup Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Azure Backup Specialist, you need expertise in cloud computing, data backup and recovery strategies, and a solid understanding of Microsoft Azure services, typically supported by certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Familiarity with Azure Backup, PowerShell scripting, and monitoring/management tools is essential for daily operations. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication help you address incidents and coordinate with stakeholders. These skills are vital for ensuring data protection, minimizing downtime, and maintaining business continuity in cloud environments.

What is the difference between Azure Backup vs Azure Data Engineer?

AspectAzure BackupAzure Data Engineer
Primary RoleData protection and recovery solutions for cloud and on-premises dataDesigning, building, and maintaining data pipelines and storage solutions in Azure
Required CertificationsAzure Fundamentals, Azure AdministratorAzure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Data Scientist certifications
Work EnvironmentCloud environments, IT infrastructure managementData platforms, cloud and big data environments
Common UsageData backup, disaster recovery, data retentionData integration, transformation, analytics

Azure Backup focuses on protecting data through backup and recovery solutions, ensuring data availability and disaster recovery. In contrast, Azure Data Engineers develop and manage data pipelines and storage solutions to enable data analysis and business intelligence. While both roles work within Azure, their core responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.

What job categories do people searching Azure Backup jobs in California look for? The top searched job categories for Azure Backup jobs in California are:
Infographic showing various Azure Backup job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 89% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,886 per year, or $57.6 per hour.
Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer (Azure)

Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer (Azure)

loanDepot

Irvine, CA • On-site

$59.75 - $80/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


loanDepot rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description
Position at loanDepot
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks for Infrastructure and Operations relating Azure cloud environments and our existing production data centers. Provides guidance, leadership, and mentorship to development teams to build cloud competencies. Defines and documents best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance. Conducts technical engineering and operational responsibilities for the Azure cloud, hardware, software, and systems which includes operating systems, email, anti-virus, Azure Active Directory, Office 365 cloud services, and cloud-based disaster recovery.
Responsibilities:
  • Designs, migrates, builds, and manages Microsoft Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and Platform as a service (PaaS) cloud solution.
  • Works in tandem with the IT teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the company.
  • Gathers and translates client business requirements into use cases for Microsoft 365 / Azure.
  • Communicates Microsoft 365, Azure products, and professional services capabilities' value to technical and business leaders.
  • Migrates, scales, and secures our on-premise to cloud services using automation: Directory Services (Active Directory/Azure Active Directory), Exchange Server/Exchange Online, Citrix XenDesktop and Horizon, vSphere, vROps/Logic Monitor, Managed File Transfer, and System Center.
  • Works as a subject matter expert in Azure cloud key areas including, but not limited to, Azure Networking, Container Services, Identity Management, and Azure Services (APIM, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, DDOS, WAF).
  • Develops and implements technical efforts to design, build, and deploy Azure applications at the direction of technical architects, including large-scale data processing/computing, computationally intensive modeling, and advanced analytics.
  • Leads our Infrastructure as Code initiative, working to design, build, and automate our infrastructure fabric; understands manual operations, then builds an orchestration layer to automate.
  • Develops lifecycle roadmaps and executable plans for all products managed by the IT Infrastructure team.
  • Responds to major incident escalations and participates as a key member of the incident management team. Analyzes issues and collaborates with teams on root cause analysis. 11.
  • Participates as a subject matter expert and resource on projects. Plans and coordinates project deliverables, timelines, training, and executive briefings.
  • Works as a subject matter expert in the following key areas: Power BI, Office 365/Azure Active Directory, Exchange/Exchange Online, Power Platform Governance, Citrix XenDesktop, Active Directory, and VMware product portfolio.
  • Provides operational support and maintenance for the Microsoft server operating systems in all cloud and data center locations. Responsible for design and engineering of the server lifecycle processes.
  • Manages and maintains the incident management queues for the team. Troubleshoots problem tickets and issues to completion.
  • Provides metrics and compliance reports for server systems and infrastructure (e.g., availability, backup, patch compliance, etc.).
  • Manages cloud and on-premise environments in accordance with company security guidelines.
  • Works with managed service provider and provides oversight for service level agreement adherence.
  • Assists with technical issues, project management, design, analysis, and implementation of computing solutions.
  • Participates in 24x7 on call rotation.
  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience.
  • Azure certification.
  • Minimum of ten (10) + years of experience with application, infrastructure, database, and networking architecture.
  • Minimum of six (6) + years of experience managing large scale, production Windows environments.
  • Office 365 Exchange Online SME (architecture, design, configuration, support, and troubleshooting) experience required.
  • Extensive experience and working knowledge of Azure cloud platform
  • Expert knowledge of Active Directory and external cloud DNS platforms.
  • Experience supporting a 24x7 production environment and experience with hardware and software virtualization required.
  • Minimum of three (3) + years of experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS.
  • Minimum of two (2) + years of experience with CI/CD tools and concepts (e.g. Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Travis CI, Hudson, Artifactory, etc.).
  • Experience with networking and security concepts, methods and technologies in large scale, production Azure and hybrid environments.
  • Experience with log collection tools and analysis, as well as infrastructure performance monitoring tools and optimization practices.
  • Working knowledge of container based infrastructure such as Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, etc...
  • Minimum of six (6) + years supporting Active Directory, GPO, DNS, Clustering, and Windows Server (Server Core, 2016/2019/2022/2025).
  • Hands-on experience with one or more configuration management systems such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Terraform, ARM template, Azure DevOps.
  • Hands-on experience with VMWare VCF design, and configuration
  • Working knowledge of Cisco UCS and Private Cloud/AI infrastructure

Why work for #teamloanDepot:
  • Competitive compensation package based on experience, skillset and overall fit for #TeamloanDepot.
  • Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive
  • Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people
  • Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Wellness program to support both mental and physical health
  • Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions

About loanDepot:
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as the nation's second largest non-bank retail mortgage lender, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this roles is between $130,000 and $178,000. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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