Azure Cloud Engineer

D.A. Davidson; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution

Generous sick, vacation, and parental/

Paid holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000Lifetime

Discounted personal insurance (home, 4

Charitable gift‑matching program

Davidson Day of Giving

Job summary

D.A. Davidson Companies is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to join a cross‑functional infrastructure and cloud team. The role focuses on designing, deploying, operating, and continuously improving secure, scalable Microsoft Azure environments using IaC, automation, and DevOps best practices.

The position involves collaborating with security, application, and data teams to deliver resilient cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on automation, cost governance, and reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a four‑year college degree and/or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or Bicep).
• Experience designing Azure networking architectures.
• CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Container experience (Docker; AKS preferred).
• Cloud security controls implementation experience.
• Automation and scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep).
• Build, operate, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery.
• Architect and manage Azure networking, including Virtual WAN, VNets, peering, Route Server, private endpoints, DNS, load balancing, and gateways.
• Implement identity, access control, and privilege management using Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, PIM, managed identities).
• Design and operate secure storage solutions (Azure Storage, managed disks, Azure Files).
• Implement secrets, key, and certificate management using Azure Key Vault.
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Operate and support Azure compute and platform services (VMs, App Service, Functions, AKS, Front Door, Load Balancers, Gateways, WAF).
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Apply cloud security best practices, governance standards, and compliance controls.
• Support cost optimization, capacity planning, and resource lifecycle management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Summary

The Azure Cloud Engineer works as part of a cross-functional infrastructure and cloud engineering team to design, deploy, operate, and continuously improve secure, scalable Microsoft Azure environments. This role emphasizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, cloud networking, identity integration, and platform reliability, partnering closely with security, application, and data teams to deliver resilient, well-architected cloud platforms using DevOps best practices.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3–5+ years of hands‑on Microsoft Azure experience
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or Bicep)
• Experience designing Azure networking architectures
• CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Container experience (Docker required; AKS preferred)
• Cloud security controls implementation experience
• Automation and scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience

• Microsoft Fabric experience
• Hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute)
• Azure landing zones and CAF alignment
• FinOps and cost governance familiarity
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Independent judgment and initiative
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Work Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Occasional travel for data center maintenance and training

Job Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep)
• Build, operate, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery
• Architect and manage Azure networking, including Virtual WAN, VNets, peering, Route Server, private endpoints, DNS, load balancing, and gateways
• Implement identity, access control, and privilege management using Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, PIM, managed identities)
• Design and operate secure storage solutions (Azure Storage, managed disks, Azure Files)
• Implement secrets, key, and certificate management using Azure Key Vault
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
• Operate and support Azure compute and platform services (VMs, App Service, Functions, AKS, Front Door, Load Balancers, Gateways, WAF)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Apply cloud security best practices, governance standards, and compliance controls
• Support cost optimization, capacity planning, and resource lifecycle management

What we offer

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.

The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $95,000–$120,000 annually. The compensation offered will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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