Azure Cloud Engineer

Stellar Professionals; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Professionals is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Azure resources and workloads. You will work remotely to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions across services such as App Services, Functions, AKS, and AVD.

The role requires strong scripting (PowerShell or Python), IaC with Terraform, and experience with identity, security controls, PCI/compliance. You'll monitor via Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, and support CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Azure cloud engineering experience in design, implementation, and support.
• Strong background in Windows/Linux systems, networking, load balancers, and certificates.
• Proficient scripting with PowerShell or Python.
• Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365, SSO, Entra ID, and PCI/compliance controls.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and optimize Azure resources (App Services, API Gateways, Function Apps, AVD, AKS).
• Manage identity, security controls, Key Vaults, certificates, and PCI/governance compliance.
• Monitor services with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; troubleshoot performance issues.
• Support automation and deployment workflows using IaC and CI/CD tools.
• Participate in rotational application and operational helpdesk support.

Skills

Azure Engineering

Systems & Networking

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

IaC (Terraform)

Identity & Office 365 / SSO

PCI Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

AVD

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join the team to build, maintain, and support Azure cloud infrastructure, application workloads, security compliance, and rotational support operations.

Key Details

• Work Arrangement: Remote
• Location: Mechanicsville, VA
• Interview Process: Either Webcam or In-Person

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and optimize Azure cloud resources (App Services, API Gateways, Function Apps, AVD, AKS).
• Manage identity, security controls, Key Vaults, certificates, and compliance standards (PCI/governance).
• Monitor cloud services, perform diagnostic deep-dives (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics), and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Support automation and deployment workflows using IaC and CI/CD tools.
• Participate in rotational application and operational helpdesk support.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Azure Engineering: 3+ years managing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure environments.
• Systems & Networking: 2+ years experience in Windows/Linux systems, networking protocols, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.
• Scripting: 2+ years of experience writing scripts in PowerShell or Python.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): 1+ years experience with Terraform or equivalent.
• Identity & Office Suite: 1+ years experience with Microsoft 365, Power Apps, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Entra ID.
• Compliance: 1+ years experience implementing PCI or equivalent regulatory compliance controls.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Certifications: Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar).
• Containers & DevOps: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, TFS).
• Virtualization & Governance: Experience with Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD), cloud cost optimization, and enterprise governance frameworks.