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HSO

Azure Cloud Architect

$65 - $84.75/hr

Architect BCDR solutions with Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and cross-region topologies; validate against RTO/RPO targets. * Lead FinOps efforts: tagging standards, Cost Management reporting ...

Vamonos IT LLC

Azure Engineer II

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$57 - $76.25/hr

Configure and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions * Collaborate ... Azure Monitor / Log Analytics * Azure Backup and Site Recovery * Experience with PowerShell ...

Vamonos IT LLC

Azure Engineer II

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$120K/yr

Configure and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions * Collaborate ... Azure Monitor / Log Analytics * Azure Backup and Site Recovery * Experience with PowerShell ...

1 point system

Azure DBA

Plano, TX · On-site

Develops and executes backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies using Azure Blob Storage, Azure Backup, and Always On Availability Groups to protect data integrity and availability.

Corebridgefinancial

Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$102K - $134K/yr

Design backup/DR using Azure Backup, ASR; document RTO/RPO; perform failover tests and capacity planning. * Operations & Continuous Improvement * Create runbooks, SRE practices, golden images, and ...

MetroStar

Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6496)

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$128K - $151K/yr

Implement Azure backup strategies, including Azure Backup, blob lifecycle management, and snapshot automation. * Stakeholder Collaboration: * Work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and ...

Kiongroup

Sr. Cloud Engineer - Azure

Grand Rapids, MI

$100K - $147K/yr

... Backup, Azure Storage Monitor, Snapshot, Azure Storage, VNet, Load Balancers, and RBAC. * Manage the cost and spend of cloud resources utilizing both Microsoft and third-party tools. * Create and ...

Kiongroup

Sr. Cloud Engineer - Azure

Atlanta, GA

$100K - $147K/yr

... Backup, Azure Storage Monitor, Snapshot, Azure Storage, VNet, Load Balancers, and RBAC. * Manage the cost and spend of cloud resources utilizing both Microsoft and third-party tools. * Create and ...

MetroStar

Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6496)

Washington, DC · On-site

$63 - $84/hr

... Azure Backup, blob lifecycle management, and snapshot automation. • Work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align Azure-based solutions with mission ...

Kiongroup

Sr. Cloud Engineer - Azure

Grand Rapids, MI

$100K - $147K/yr

... Backup, Azure Storage Monitor, Snapshot, Azure Storage, VNet, Load Balancers, and RBAC. * Manage the cost and spend of cloud resources utilizing both Microsoft and third-party tools. * Create and ...

Corebridge Financial

Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$102K - $134K/yr

Design backup/DR using Azure Backup, ASR; document RTO/RPO; perform failover tests and capacity planning. * Operations & Continuous Improvement * Create runbooks, SRE practices, golden images, and ...

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As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure backup in the United States is $58.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.88 and $65.62 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.

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Infographic showing various Azure Backup job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,476 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Azure Cloud Architect

HSO

Remote

$65 - $84.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Role introduction
HSO is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to lead solution design and drive hands-on delivery of complex Microsoft Azure engagements for our clients. This role owns the architecture from discovery through implementation-spanning landing zones, migrations, identity & security, IaC, and cloud governance-while staying grounded in the platform and working directly alongside engineers and clients. A key part of the role is leading large-scale migrations and deployments, mentoring delivery teams, and building reusable assets. As an Azure Cloud Architect, you can expect to...
  • Azure Architecture & Platform Engineering
    • Architect enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zones aligned to CAF and Well-Architected principles: management groups, subscriptions, Azure Policy, RBAC, and platform automation.
    • Define compute and PaaS patterns: VM/VMSS sizing, AKS, App Service/Functions, and Container Registry as appropriate.
    • Architect Azure Virtual Desktop solutions: host pool design, FSLogix profile strategy on Azure Files or Azure NetApp Files, Scaling Plans, and AVD Insights monitoring.
    • Lead design sessions, produce Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and validate approaches through hands-on proof-of-concept builds.
  • Azure Migration
    • Lead cloud migration programs across a range of scenarios: on-premises-to-Azure, cloud-to-cloud (e.g., AWS to Azure), and application modernization and refactoring efforts.
    • Drive discovery and assessment: dependency mapping, workload inventory, rehost/replatform/refactor recommendations, and wave planning.
    • Manage cutover execution and hypercare: tooling selection, replication monitoring, test migrations, rollback procedures, and stakeholder communication throughout.
  • Identity & Security
    • Architect Zero Trust models with Microsoft Entra ID: Conditional Access, PIM role patterns, hybrid identity (Entra Connect/Cloud Sync), and app registration governance.
    • Define security blueprints: Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR integrations, and Key Vault design.
    • Map controls to compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS as applicable) and drive Secure Score improvements.
  • Automation, IaC & CI/CD
    • Build modular IaC frameworks in Terraform and/or Bicep: reusable landing zone modules, policy-as-code, and coding standards for delivery teams.
    • Design CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions: environment gates, drift detection, and pre-deployment compliance checks.
    • Author automation in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Python: bootstrap scripts, governance tooling, and operational runbooks.
  • Observability, Resilience & FinOps
    • Design observability platforms: Log Analytics workspace architecture, Azure Monitor, Workbook/dashboard frameworks, and alerting.
    • Architect BCDR solutions with Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and cross-region topologies; validate against RTO/RPO targets.
    • Lead FinOps efforts: tagging standards, Cost Management reporting, reservation/Savings Plans strategy, and optimization roadmaps.
  • Consulting & Client Engagement
    • Lead discovery workshops, design sessions, and Well-Architected Reviews; present architecture options with clear trade-offs to technical and business stakeholders.
    • Stay hands-on throughout delivery: validate designs through working code and demonstrate patterns directly alongside client teams.
    • Mentor delivery engineers through design reviews, pairing on complex problems, and code reviews.
    • Architect enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zones aligned to CAF and Well-Architected principles: management groups, subscriptions, Azure Policy, RBAC, and platform automation.
    • Design network topologies (hub-and-spoke or Virtual WAN): Azure Firewall, Application Gateway/WAF, Private Link, ExpressRoute/VPN, and DDoS Protection.
    • Contribute to pre-sales: solution scoping, proposal authoring, SOW definition, and engagement estimates.

You're great at...
  • Architecting enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zones aligned to Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected principles.
  • Leading cloud migration programs across various scenarios, including discovery and assessment.
  • Defining security blueprints and architecting Zero Trust models with Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.
  • Building modular Infrastructure as Code frameworks (Terraform/Bicep) and designing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Leading FinOps efforts, designing observability platforms, and architecting robust business continuity solutions.
  • Packaging, deploying, and maintaining applications using Intune
  • Managing escalated technical issues while remaining calm, professional, and client-focused
  • Learning new technologies quickly and applying them in real-world scenarios
  • Providing technical thought leadership in Modern Workplace, system integration, and automation
  • Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Working independently while owning deliverables and collaborating effectively with team members
  • Promoting the mission and shared values of the company

Sound interesting? If so, you'll have...
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering Azure solutions across networking, compute, storage, identity, and security.
  • Proven experience leading Azure migration programs-on-premises, cloud-to-cloud, or application modernization-including assessment, wave planning, cutover, and stabilization.
  • Proven delivery of enterprise Azure Landing Zones: management group design, Azure Policy, RBAC frameworks, and platform automation.
  • Solid IaC experience in Terraform and/or Bicep with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong Azure networking fundamentals: hub-and-spoke or Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway/WAF, Private Link, and ExpressRoute/VPN.
  • Microsoft Entra ID experience: Conditional Access, PIM, hybrid identity, and Zero Trust concepts.
  • Familiarity with Azure security services: Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Key Vault, and compliance frameworks.
  • AVD experience: host pool design, FSLogix profiles, Scaling Plans, and monitoring.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell and Azure CLI; Python is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Strong client-facing skills, empathy, and the ability to guide clients through complex technical challenges
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership, and translate goals into actionable outcomes
  • Preferred qualifications include:
    • Experience with tenant-to-tenant Microsoft 365 migrations: Exchange Online, SharePoint/OneDrive, Teams, and Entra ID coexistence and cutover.
    • Microsoft 365 platform: Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint/OneDrive, Teams, and Purview.
    • Copilot readiness/governance, Copilot Studio development, and Microsoft Foundry experience.
    • AKS/Kubernetes and cloud data platform experience (SQL MI, Cosmos DB, Synapse Analytics, or Fabric).
    • Pre-sales and consulting delivery: scoping workshops, SOW authoring, and client relationship management.
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
    • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
    • Microsoft 365 Certified (e.g., Enterprise Administrator Expert)

The Perks
We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, flexibility, and long-term success. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with company match. You'll also work alongside collaborative, driven teammates in a dynamic and growing professional services environment.
HSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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