Azure Cloud Engineer (46441)

LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a growing financial services organization in Lake Forest, IL. This permanent role will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, optimization, and evolution of Azure and hybrid infrastructure platforms.

The ideal candidate combines deep Azure expertise with strong networking, automation, and cloud architecture experience and enjoys driving modernization initiatives that improve security, scalability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years in infrastructure, network, systems, or cloud engineering.
• 5+ years hands-on Microsoft Azure experience and enterprise design.
• Strong IaC and automation experience with Terraform, Bicep, ARM, PowerShell.
• Experience leading cloud transformation and security governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of Azure cloud infrastructure, networking, and hybrid connectivity.
• Drive cloud modernization, migration, optimization, and platform improvement.
• Design and support Azure networking (routing, DNS, VPN) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Develop and maintain IaC solutions using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, PowerShell, and Azure Automation.
• Design secure, resilient solutions integrating Azure, Entra ID, M365, and on-prem systems.
• Optimize for performance, scalability, availability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with Information Security to support Zero Trust initiatives.
• Evaluate AI, Azure OpenAI, intelligent automation, IoT, and cloud-native services.
• Mentor infrastructure and cloud engineering team members and lead projects.
• Influence cloud architecture decisions across the organization.

Skills

Azure cloud

Cloud architecture

Networking

IaC

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

PowerShell

Azure Automation

Job description

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Job Description

LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a growing financial services organization in Lake Forest, IL. This permanent role will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, optimization, and evolution of Azure and hybrid infrastructure platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep Azure expertise with strong networking, automation, and cloud architecture experience and enjoys driving modernization initiatives that improve security, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Location: Lake Forest, IL (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of Azure cloud infrastructure, networking, and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Drive cloud modernization, migration, optimization, and platform improvement initiatives.
• Design and support Azure networking solutions, including routing, DNS, VPN connectivity, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, PowerShell, and Azure Automation.
• Design secure, resilient solutions that integrate Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and on-premises enterprise systems.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, availability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Partner closely with Information Security teams to support Zero Trust initiatives and cloud security best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations regarding AI, Azure OpenAI, intelligent automation, IoT, and cloud-native services.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor and mentor to infrastructure and cloud engineering team members.
• Support strategic technology planning and influence cloud architecture decisions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of infrastructure, network, systems, or cloud engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Strong expertise in Azure networking, cloud architecture, hybrid connectivity, routing, DNS, VPN technologies, and enterprise infrastructure design.
• Experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience utilizing Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, PowerShell, or similar automation technologies.
• Experience leading complex cloud transformation, modernization, or infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, governance, identity management, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects.

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $180,000 annually, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all U.S. locations. Individual compensation is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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What to do if you suspect fraud:

If you receive a suspicious offer or communication claiming to be from us, do not share any personal or financial information. You can notify us using our contact page at Contact Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc .