Cloud Engineer - Azure IT Operations (Generalist)

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Operations - Cloud Engineer - Azure to join our dynamic team. This senior technologist will focus on advanced Azure support across a substantial server environment. The role is pivotal in designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing our cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with strategic objectives.
Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Azure cloud components such as virtual networks, subnets, security groups, and various Azure connectivity solutions.
• Design and deploy Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, ensuring efficient operation and alignment with business needs.
• Develop automation tools and scripts (PowerShell, ARM templates) to streamline cloud operations.
• Provide tier 2 and tier 3 support, ensuring system stability and prompt issue resolution.
• Lead migration projects to transfer on-premises systems, files, databases, and applications to the Azure cloud.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architectures, configurations, and recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and safety standards, maintaining a commitment to workplace safety.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance.
• Perform additional duties as required by management.
• A perfect candidate is more focused on VDI, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Networking experience to round out our client's team; less DevOps, Data, App Services. You've likely come up as working in Systems and working with InTune, SCCM, moving into Cloud Services.
• You're likely well-rounded, and can think beyond operations; working cross functionally with networking and security teams to design, deploy AND support new cloud solutions to meet a growing business demand.

Requirements

• Certifications required: AZ-900, AZ-104; preferred: AZ-140.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure in a large-scale environment.
• Profound knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
• Experience in both Windows and Linux system administration.
• Understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices (e.g., SOC 2, PCI, NIST).
• Strong grasp of Azure networking concepts and disaster recovery strategies.
• Demonstrable skills in cloud database services and identity management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Associate degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a thriving and innovative environment, using cutting-edge technology to make a significant impact on our operations and growth.

Benefits: The successful candidate will be provided with comprehensive benefits by our client.

About ITEOM: ITEOM Digital Technology Talent Partners collaborates with top technologists and top employers to align purpose and passion and re-incorporate belonging to make the job search and work experience more human. We are an equal opportunity employer; however, this role is not eligible for sponsorship at this time. Employees eligible for full time W2 employment are encouraged to apply.