Azure Cloud Engineer: Automate, Secure & Optimize

Loansbyworld; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Acceptance Corporation is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, manage, and maintain cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on secure data storage, performance optimization, and cost control while migrating applications and data to the cloud.

You will work with Go Anywhere MFT platforms and provide Level 3 support, coordinating with Information Security on threats and remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in IT or related field with 5+ years’ experience in systems administration.
• Microsoft or VMware certifications required.
• Virtualization and cloud system management experience (VMware, Azure).
• Experience in Windows Server administration/management.
• Experience with Linux-based operating systems, specifically IBM AIX.

Responsibilities

• Assessing existing IT infrastructure and developing strategies to migrate or build applications and data to and from the cloud.
• Choosing the appropriate cloud services (compute, storage, network, database) based on requirements.
• Setting up and managing cloud infrastructure components such as virtual machines, load balancers, front door, CDNs, app services, and networking.
• Using scripting languages to automate cloud management tasks and streamline deployments.
• Implementing robust security measures on cloud platforms to protect sensitive data, including access control and encryptions.
• Monitoring cloud usage and identifying opportunities to reduce cloud expenses.
• Diagnosing and resolving issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Tracking the performance of cloud applications and identifying bottlenecks.
• Maintain and support Go Anywhere MFT platforms that process secure data transfers; create accounts and SFTP sites as requested; develop and maintain process design documentation, end-user guides, and operating procedures for our Go Anywhere platform as applicable.
• Prepares technical implementation plans that provide integrated solutions, including actions, milestones, timelines, and critical paths for complete solutions.
• Responsible for configuration management and documentation of system topologies.
• Work closely with the Information Security team to quickly remediate any security concerns that arise.
• Provide Level 3 support to the Service Desk team.

Skills

Linux servers

SQL databases

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Networking TCP/IP

Scripting (PowerShell)

VMware / Azure

Analytical skills

Fast learner

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Tools

Go Anywhere MFT

Job description

World Acceptance Corporation is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, manage, and maintain cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on secure data storage, performance optimization, and cost control while migrating applications and data to the cloud.

You will work with Go Anywhere MFT platforms and provide Level 3 support, coordinating with Information Security on threats and remediation.