Azure Cloud Engineer - Networking & Security

Career Movement; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a senior Cloud Engineer to design, operate, and secure a large-scale Azure environment in a hybrid setting. The role emphasizes Azure infrastructure, networking, identity management, and automation rather than application development. Responsibilities include maintaining Azure infrastructure, managing networks, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates have strong Azure experience and knowledge of Windows and Linux systems. This is a full-time position located in Los Angeles, California.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing and operating Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of Azure networking and hybrid environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Active Directory.
• Experience supporting Windows Server and Linux systems.
• Familiarity with container‑based platforms and cloud‑native services.
• Comfortable working in a structured, enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure focusing on networking, security, and reliability.
• Manage Azure Virtual Networks, routing, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity.
• Implement and maintain identity and access controls, including MFA and Conditional Access.
• Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and scripting tools.
• Support and maintain Windows Server and Linux systems across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and application teams for scalable platforms.

Skills

Azure infrastructure design

Networking

Identity and access management

Automation

Windows Server

Linux systems

Cloud-native services

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a senior Cloud Engineer to design, operate, and secure a large-scale Azure environment in a hybrid setting. The role emphasizes Azure infrastructure, networking, identity management, and automation rather than application development. Responsibilities include maintaining Azure infrastructure, managing networks, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates have strong Azure experience and knowledge of Windows and Linux systems. This is a full-time position located in Los Angeles, California.