Cloud and Network Engineer

Trystar; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar is seeking a Cloud & Network Engineer to design and evolve Azure infrastructure, focusing on networking, identity, compute, and storage. You will lead cloud-first decisions, automate infrastructure, and collaborate with development teams to migrate workloads from on-prem to Azure.

The role requires strong Azure networking expertise, scripting skills, and experience with VPN/ExpressRoute, with a emphasis on reliability and security across platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering and network administration in enterprise environments with firewalls, switching, routing, and wireless with a strong focus on Azure.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and evolution of Azure architecture across networking, identity, compute, storage, and security.
• Lead cloud-first decision making for infrastructure and application hosting.
• Drive adoption of automated infrastructure using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep or similar tools.
• Partner with development and data teams to support cloud-native solutions.
• Lead migration of workloads from on-prem to Azure.
• Implement and maintain hybrid connectivity to Azure (e.g site-to-site VPN and/or private connectivity).
• Build governance: monitoring, alerting, logging, cost management, and security controls.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Network administration

Scripting & automation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Azure certifications

Tools

PowerShell

Azure CLI

ARM/Bicep

Job description

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing electrical power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value at scale and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day.

Job Title: Cloud & Network Engineer

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing electrical power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value at scale and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

Cloud Infrastructure (Azure Platform & Architecture):

• Own the design and evolution of Azure architecture across networking, identity, compute, storage, and security.
• Lead cloud-first decision making for infrastructure and application hosting.
• Drive adoption of automated infrastructure using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep or similar tools.
• Partner with development and data teams to support cloud-native solutions.
• Lead migration of workloads from on-prem to Azure.
• Implement and maintain hybrid connectivity to Azure (e.g site-to-site VPN and/or private connectivity), ensuring performance, resiliency, and security.
• Build operational excellence: Establish and enforce governance standards including monitoring/alerting, logging, cost management, and controls related to network and connectivity.

Hybrid Connectivity & Networking:

• Design and support hybrid connectivity between on-prem environments and Azure.
• Ensure enterprise network aligns with cloud-first strategy.
• Maintain core networking capabilities as needed.
• Oversee firewall policies and connectivity standards.
• Own LAN/WAN design: VLANs, routing, QoS, segmentation, redundancy, and secure remote access.
• Lead lifecycle planning (standardization, refresh, firmware/patch cadence) and maintain accurate network documentation (topology, configs, runbooks).
• Monitor network performance and reliability; troubleshoot complex issues across LAN/WAN/WLAN, ISP, and inter-site connectivity.

Platform Reliability, Security & Operations:

• Own platform reliability including monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization.
• Implement security best practices across cloud and network environments.
• Support disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Provide escalation support and mentor team members.

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering and network administration in enterprise environments with firewalls, switching, routing, and wireless and a strong focus on Azure.
• Deep experience with Azure networking, identity, compute, and storage.
• Experience with network monitoring/management tools and troubleshooting methodologies (packet capture, log analysis, root cause).
• Experience with hybrid connectivity (VPN, SD-WAN, ExpressRoute)
• Azure certifications are strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, and firewall rules.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.