AZURE CLOUD SOLUTIONS ENGINEER

●●-●●●4083; Newport Beach (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office stipend

Remote work opportunities

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Highroad Information Technology, LLC. in Newport Beach, California, seeks an Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer to guide client migrations, design secure and scalable Azure architectures, and lead cloud modernization initiatives with hands-on execution.

This highly collaborative, client-facing role emphasizes ownership from discovery through implementation, mentorship of technicians, and delivering repeatable solutions that drive continuous value for our clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in systems engineering or cloud infrastructure.
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, supporting, and optimizing Azure solutions.
• Experience with cloud migrations, Azure networking, identity, security, governance, and DR.
• Ability to guide clients and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand goals and challenges.
• Conduct Azure readiness assessments and cloud discovery engagements.
• Develop Azure adoption strategies and migration roadmaps.
• Design secure, scalable Azure environments and networking.
• Deploy and manage Azure resources (VMs, VNets, storage, DNS).
• Establish governance, security, and compliance practices.
• Monitor performance and optimize cloud operations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Create architecture diagrams and implementation guides.

Skills

Azure experience

Client-facing

Cloud engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure VMs

Azure VNets

Azure Load Balancers

Azure DNS

Azure Storage

Job description

Benefits:

• SIMPLE IRA
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Home office stipend
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

ABOUT US:

At Highroad Information Technology, LLC. (Newport Beach, California) we built a workplace where integrity, collaboration, and dedication drive everything we do. We are committed to fostering an environment where skilled, talented, and purposeful professionals thrive, where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to do their best work. Our team is more than just technical experts; we are problem-solvers, partners, and innovators who take pride in delivering exceptional IT solutions. By creating a culture of trust, respect, and shared success, we aim to be the company where people love to work and grow.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

We connect people with purpose. Our comprehensive benefits support your personal and professional growth, including:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Premier Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Dedicated Work-Life Balance Program
• Quarterly Company Events
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• *Flexible Schedules for Eligible Positions
• *Remote Work Opportunities for Qualifying Roles
• *Eligibility for remote work and flexible schedules is based on job responsibilities, performance, and business needs. Join our team and grow your career in a workplace where you’re truly valued!

POSITION SUMMARY

At Highroad Information Technology, we believe exceptional cloud solutions begin with exceptional people.

As our Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in helping organizations confidently embrace the power of Microsoft Azure. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing position that blends strategic thinking with hands‑on technical execution. You'll partner with leadership to evaluate existing Azure cloud deployments, design secure and scalable Azure solutions, lead cloud migrations, implement modern infrastructure, and provide ongoing guidance that helps clients maximize the value of their cloud investment.

Unlike traditional enterprise organizations where architecture and engineering are divided between multiple teams, this role offers end‑to‑end ownership, from initial discovery and solution design through implementation, optimization, and long‑term success. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, developing a strong support team, building meaningful client relationships, and continuously expanding your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

The Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer thrives in environments where curiosity, ownership, and client partnership are valued.

Success in this role means balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, building secure and scalable Azure environments, mentoring fellow technicians, and becoming a trusted technical advisor to both clients and the Highroad team.

The ideal candidate doesn't simply solve today's problems, they create repeatable solutions that strengthen our organization and empower those around them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Azure Strategy & Consulting

• Partner with clients to understand their business goals, operational needs, and technical challenges.
• Conduct Azure readiness assessments and cloud discovery engagements.
• Develop Azure adoption strategies and migration roadmaps.
• Recommend scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the client relationship.

Solution Architecture

• Design secure, scalable, and highly available Microsoft Azure environments.
• Architect subscription strategies and resource organization.
• Design Azure networking, connectivity, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Develop identity and access management strategies using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Design security, governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Create technical architecture documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans.

Engineering & Deployment

• Deploy and configure Azure Virtual Machines.
• Design and implement Azure Virtual Networks (VNets).
• Configure Azure Load Balancers.
• Implement Azure DNS.
• Deploy and manage Azure Storage Accounts.
• Configure Availability Sets and Availability Zones.
• Implement Azure backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Deploy Azure networking, identity, storage, and compute resources.
• Perform cloud migrations and modernization projects.

Security, Governance & Compliance

• Support the design and implementation of secure Azure environments.
• Establish and maintain Azure governance standards and best practices across client environments.
• Incorporate security considerations into Azure architecture and solution design.
• Evaluate existing Azure environments and recommend improvements related to security and governance.

Operations & Optimization

• Monitor Azure performance, availability, and utilization.
• Troubleshoot complex Azure infrastructure and networking issues.
• Optimize cloud performance and operational efficiency.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Continuously evaluate Azure services and recommend improvements that benefit our clients.

Client Success & Technical Leadership

• Build trusted relationships with clients through exceptional technical guidance and service.
• Present technical recommendations to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Mentor and support fellow technicians.
• Provide technical leadership during complex projects and escalations.
• Collaborate across internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain accurate technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
• Develop standardized deployment processes and implementation guides.
• Contribute to Highroad's internal knowledge base and technical standards.
• Document client environments to support consistency and long‑term success.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the technical team.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, or a related technical discipline, with 5+ years of substantial hands‑on Microsoft Azure experience.

Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, supporting, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure solutions in complex environments.

Experience with cloud migrations, Azure networking, identity, security, governance, hybrid cloud environments, and disaster recovery.

Experience providing technical guidance to fellow technicians and communicating technical recommendations to clients and leadership.

Experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or multi‑client technical environment is a plus, but not required.

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert strongly preferred.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate preferred.

Additional Microsoft Azure certifications in security, networking, identity, or related cloud technologies are a plus.

Equivalent demonstrated Azure experience and expertise may be considered in lieu of specific certifications.

Flexible work from home options available.