Azure Cloud Engineer

IntePros; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. This role involves automating provisioning, ensuring security practices, and collaborating with development and operations teams. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in cloud environments, particularly with Azure, and a relevant degree. The position offers a contract employment type with a mid-senior level designation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering or IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Solid understanding of networking, identity, and security in Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support Azure-based infrastructure solutions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like ARM templates.
• Manage and monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor.

Skills

Automation using PowerShell

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Azure

Networking and security in Azure environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT

Tools

Azure CLI

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Job description

The Cloud Engineer is an IT professional responsible for the design, implementation, management, and support of the cloud-based infrastructure and services. This role will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to ensure Microsoft Azure environment is secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

Primary responsibilities:

• Implement and support Azure-based infrastructure solutions, IAAS, PAAS, SAAS components.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Manage and monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network security groups (NSGs), and Azure Policy.
• Support hybrid cloud environments and integrate on-premises systems with Azure services.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate Azure services into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Optimize Azure resource usage and manage cost through Azure Cost Management and budgeting tools.
• Maintain documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Stay up to date with Azure innovations and recommend improvements to existing cloud strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering or IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Solid understanding of networking, identity, and security in Azure environments.

Preferred:

• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Experience with Azure Application Gateway, Firewall, Load Balancing, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud tools like Azure Arc and Azure Stack.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools in Azure.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting