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About the Role

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure. This is a hands-on role serving as a key technical contributor to our cloud platform spanning Platform as a Service (PaaS) services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), networking, and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our Azure cloud infrastructure.

This role works closely with cross-functional teams including application development, security, and operations to build resilient cloud environments that meet organizational needs and compliance obligations including SOC 2 and HIPAA.

What You'll Do

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Design and deploy Azure cloud solutions including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, databases, and PaaS services to meet business and technical objectives
• Configure and optimize Azure resources for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency using automation tools, scripting languages, and infrastructure as code (IaC) techniques including Terraform and Bicep
• Manage Azure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows to automate software delivery, infrastructure provisioning, and deployment activities

Azure PaaS & Platform Services

• Design and operate PaaS workloads using Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Service Bus, Azure Storage, and Event Hub
• Evaluate and onboard new PaaS offerings aligned with workload requirements, cost targets, and compliance obligations
• Manage Azure Key Vault, App Configuration, and Managed Identities for secrets and configuration lifecycle
• Implement and manage Azure governance policies, security controls, and compliance standards to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud resources

Kubernetes & Container Platform

• Administer AKS clusters including node pool scaling, upgrades, and RBAC configuration
• Implement and maintain ingress controllers, network policies, workload identity, and pod security standards
• Integrate AKS with Azure Container Registry, Key Vault CSI Driver, External Secrets Operator, and monitoring tooling
• Collaborate with development teams on Helm chart packaging, GitOps patterns, and service mesh considerations

Networking

• Design and manage Azure virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, route tables, VNet peering, and Private Endpoints
• Configure and maintain Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, and VPN Gateway
• Implement and troubleshoot DNS architecture including Azure Private DNS Zones and hybrid DNS resolution
• Support hub-and-spoke or Virtual WAN topologies across production, staging, and development environments

Security & Compliance

• Apply zero-trust networking principles, least-privilege IAM, and conditional access policies across the Azure tenant
• Configure and tune Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel integration, and Azure Security Center recommendations
• Support SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance obligations through evidence collection, control implementation, and audit readiness
• Participate in vulnerability management, patch lifecycle governance, and security incident response

Monitoring, Documentation & Operations

• Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, and dashboards using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Monitor and troubleshoot Azure cloud environments, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues, availability disruptions, and security vulnerabilities
• Participate in cloud migration projects, workload migrations, and hybrid cloud integrations, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to business operations
• Document Azure cloud configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, maintaining accurate records and knowledge base articles to facilitate knowledge sharing

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience or relevant industry certifications.
• 3+ years of experience in a cloud engineering role with demonstrated proficiency in implementing, designing, and managing Microsoft Azure solutions
• Deep understanding of Azure cloud services including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Databases, Azure Security, and Azure DevOps
• Proficiency in Azure infrastructure as code tools including Terraform (required) and Bicep or ARM templates
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network security, and compliance standards (HIPAA, SOC 2)
• Experience operating AKS or self-managed Kubernetes in production environments
• Solid Azure networking fundamentals including VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, DNS, and load balancing
• Familiarity with Azure Entra ID, RBAC, Managed Identities, and service principals
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps (or equivalent, e.g., GitLab CI)
• Scripting proficiency in Bash and/or Python for automation and tooling
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors

Nice to Have

• Healthcare, SaaS, or regulated industry experience
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-700, or CKA/CKAD
• Experience with GitOps tooling such as Flux or ArgoCD
• Familiarity with policy-as-code tools including Checkov, OPA/Gatekeeper, and Azure Policy
• Exposure to secrets management platforms such as HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, and External Secrets Operator
• Experience with FinOps practices and Azure cost optimization tooling
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid identity scenarios