Azure Cloud Engineer — Remote, Automation & Security

Ascend Technologies; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Technologies is seeking an Azure Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and manage secure cloud infrastructure in Azure. This fully remote role emphasizes automation, IaC, and collaborative delivery within Agile teams.

You will implement hybrid cloud solutions, manage identity and security, and contribute to migration efforts across on‑prem and cloud environments, working closely with clients and internal architects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure management, or cloud operations, including 3+ years with Azure environments.
• Proficiency with Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Terraform, Ansible, and Bicep for infrastructure automation.
• Hands‑on experience managing both Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure networking, identity (AAD/Entra ID), security, and monitoring services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and version control (Git).
• Skilled in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
• Proven ability to work within Agile/Scrum frameworks, collaborating closely with technical and non-technical team members.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills in client‑facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy Azure infrastructure components, including computer, storage, networking, and security services.
• Build and manage hybrid and cloud-native systems using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Implement automated deployment and configuration pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Ansible.
• Support cloud modernization and migration initiatives including virtualization, containerization (Docker, Podman, Talos), and Kubernetes cluster deployments.
• Administer and optimize Azure Entra ID (AAD), SSO configurations, and application identity integrations.
• Configure and manage Windows and Linux servers across cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Monitor system performance using Grafana, Graylog, Wazuh, and Uptime Kuma to ensure high availability, uptime, and security.
• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (Cisco, Palo Alto, VyOS) including VPNs, VLANs, DNS, and firewall rules.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts in PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline tasks.
• Manage internal certificate authorities (CAs), group policies, and endpoint security configurations.

Skills

Azure

IaC

DevOps

Automation

CI/CD

Containers

Kubernetes

Networking

Scripting

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Docker

Job description

Ascend Technologies is seeking an Azure Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and manage secure cloud infrastructure in Azure. This fully remote role emphasizes automation, IaC, and collaborative delivery within Agile teams.

You will implement hybrid cloud solutions, manage identity and security, and contribute to migration efforts across on‑prem and cloud environments, working closely with clients and internal architects.