Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Accion Labs; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accion Labs seeks an experienced Cloud Administrator to design, implement, and defend cloud and on-prem infrastructure. You will manage Azure-based solutions, perform migrations, and lead on-call support while improving security and compliance across environments.

You will collaborate across teams, document standards, and mentor staff on new cloud technologies and best practices. Strong automation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in Cloud administration.
• Knowledge of Endpoint, API Management, and Identity Management.
• Strong understanding of cloud and on-premise infrastructure components.
• Proficient with Azure Active Directory and Windows Server versions 2016/2019/2025.
• Experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell/Azure PowerShell, and Azure Portal.
• Experience with IT automation tools like Ansible.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with root cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with attention to detail.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning (Nessus) and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and troubleshoot IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS networks.
• Deploy and support cloud and on-premise server OS.
• Monitor physical network hardware for maximum uptime.
• Educate teams on new cloud technologies and initiatives.
• Migrate workloads from on-prem to Azure.
• Manage Endpoint systems including Intune and SCCM.
• Maintain up-to-date standards and process documents.
• Assist with cost and risk models for cloud vs. on premises.
• Develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide on-call technical support and troubleshoot cloud issues.
• Lead design of highly complex cloud systems.
• Train technical support staff on new technologies.
• Resolve vulnerabilities using Nessus.

Skills

Azure

Cloud administration

Azure AD

Windows Server

Security compliance

PowerShell

Ansible

Network fundamentals

Endpoint management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

Azure CLI

Intune

SCCM

Nessus

Job description

Position Purpose: Administer, design, maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot Clients core systems including but not limited to: Cloud, Virtualization, Server, Storage, Network, Endpoints and Directory Services. This person is also responsible for maintaining compliancy within IPG's security standards and Cloud providers standards.

Principle Accountabilities

• Design and administer IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS network infrastructure.
• Deploy and support various cloud and on-premise server-based operating systems.
• Manage and monitor physical network hardware to ensure maximum uptime.
• Manage and monitor the physical equipment for the on-premise virtual compute environment.
• Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
• Manage the migration and modernization of workloads from on-premise data centers to Azure
• Manage and monitor Endpoint management systems including Intune and SCCM.
• Maintain up to date standards and process documents for relevant areas.
• Assist with the build and support of cost models and risk models for new solutions to determine if the best home for them is in the cloud or on premises
• Aid in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and maintain current knowledge of plan executables and opportunities for where cloud can play a role in the recovery efforts
• Provide troubleshooting\support to applications group for network and server performance.
• Provide on-call technical support.
• Troubleshoot escalated issues to identify and repair cloud infrastructure issues
• Actively work to maintain and develop expertise on relevant cloud technology products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the cloud infrastructure industry
• Primary resource for securing network & server infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership in the design of highly complex cloud systems
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong Working knowledge of Azure architecture and migration skills and experience
• May require an bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience and 6+ years' experience in Cloud administration.
• Knowledge of additional cloud technologies such as Endpoint, API Management, and Identity Management
• Strong understanding across cloud and on-premise infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end-to-end cloud infrastructure, architectures, and designs
• Strong working knowledge of Azure, Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server 2016, 2019, & 2025
• Experience with the Azure CLI, PowerShell/Azure PowerShell and the Azure Portal
• Experience with IT automation tools like Ansible.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral communication skills, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with root cause analysis
• Works independently as well as within a team with close attention to details, little supervision is needed
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasks
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure\manuals
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Train technical support staff in new technologies and common systems-related problems
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions (I.e. Nessus) and resolving vulnerabilities.