Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

SGF Global; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a short-term contract. This remote role involves deploying infrastructure into a FedRAMP-compliant environment using tools like Bicep and Terraform. Candidates should have experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, particularly with Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities include managing Azure resources, ensuring security compliance, and optimizing performance. This position is ideal for U.S. citizens with a strong background in cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience deploying Azure services using Bicep and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Deploy existing infrastructure and microservices to a FedRAMP-compliant Azure environment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Bicep

Terraform

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

This range is provided by SGF Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $40.00/hr

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Job Title: Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Contract – Remote, US Citizens Only)

Location: Remote (U.S.-based – primary tax location: Chicago)

Duration: Short-term (Project-based, < 3 months)

Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Flexible)

Pay : $40 / Hour

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a short-term contract engagement. This role focuses on the deployment of existing infrastructure and microservices into a FedRAMP-compliant environment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, primarily Bicep and Terraform. The successful candidate will contribute to the deployment, security standardization, and documentation of cloud services within Microsoft Azure, supporting a video services product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy existing infrastructure and microservices to a FedRAMP-compliant Azure environment.
• Utilize existing IaC codebases (Bicep and Terraform) to provision, configure, and manage Azure resources such as:
• Virtual Machines
• Networking components (VNets, Subnets, Firewalls, Load Balancers)
• Storage Accounts
• App Services and serverless functions
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Execute required security scans and ensure all code meets FedRAMP security and standardization requirements.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, availability, and cost of the deployed Azure infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot deployment-related and post-deployment issues in coordination with development and operations teams.
• Document infrastructure changes, security configurations, and deployment processes to support future releases.
• Stay current with Azure deployment best practices and cloud security trends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong hands-on experience deploying Azure services using Bicep and Terraform.
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices in infrastructure deployments.
• Solid knowledge of networking, cloud security, and monitoring within Azure.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required due to government contract restrictions; no Green Cards or Visa holders).
• Proven expertise in deploying Azure cloud infrastructure using Bicep and Terraform.
• Mid-level proficiency in Java, Bicep, and Terraform.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT System Data Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Operations and Maintenance

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