Azure Cloud Engineer & Automation Specialist

WAC World Acceptance Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

World Acceptance Corporation is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage Azure-based infrastructure with a focus on security and performance. You will support Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, and MFT platforms, while collaborating with stakeholders on migration and optimization strategies.

The role requires hands-on cloud management, scripting, and incident response, with opportunities to optimize costs and security posture across the cloud ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in IT with 5+ years in systems administration.
• Microsoft or VMware certifications required.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux (AIX) environments.
• Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Admin, and network security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assessing existing IT infrastructure and migrate/build apps/data to/from the cloud.
• Choose cloud services (compute, storage, network, database) based on needs.
• Set up and manage cloud infrastructure: VMs, load balancers, front door, CDNs, app services.
• Use scripting to automate cloud management tasks and deployments.
• Implement robust security measures to protect data (access control, encryption).
• Monitor cloud usage and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Diagnose and resolve cloud infra/app issues.
• Maintain Go Anywhere MFT platforms; create accounts and SFTP sites.
• Prepare technical implementation plans with milestones and timelines.
• Document system topologies and perform configuration management.
• Collaborate with Information Security to remediate security concerns.
• Provide Level 3 support to the Service Desk.

Skills

Linux Admin

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 Admin

PowerShell Scripting

Cloud & Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Information Technology or related field

Microsoft or VMware certifications

Tools

VMware

Azure

Go Anywhere MFT

Job description

World Acceptance Corporation is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage Azure-based infrastructure with a focus on security and performance. You will support Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, and MFT platforms, while collaborating with stakeholders on migration and optimization strategies.

The role requires hands-on cloud management, scripting, and incident response, with opportunities to optimize costs and security posture across the cloud ecosystem.