Cloud Engineer

Movement Search & Delivery; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery seeks a Cloud/Platform Engineer to maintain uptime of our Azure cloud ecosystem and support a hybrid infrastructure. You will lead day-to-day Azure platform operations, manage Kubernetes workloads, and secure endpoints with Microsoft Intune.

You will bridge core cloud, on-premises environments, and endpoint management while implementing IaC tooling (Terraform/Bicep) and leveraging Azure services to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a Cloud Engineering, System Administration, or DevOps role with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Containers: Proven experience administering Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) in production.
• Endpoint Administration: Proficiency with Microsoft Intune for configuring compliance policies and device deployment.
• Hybrid Systems: Practical knowledge of hybrid networking, hybrid identity sync, and cross-premises integration.
• Automation: Scripting with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python, plus IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep.

Responsibilities

• Azure Operations & Governance: Monitor, maintain, and support Azure cloud environments with a focus on availability, security, and cost.
• Hybrid Infrastructure: Administer hybrid networking, identity, and access across Azure and on-premises environments.
• Kubernetes & Containerization: Manage AKS clusters, including deployment, scaling, and ingress controls.
• PaaS & Serverless: Administer Azure PaaS offerings to support modern app delivery.
• Endpoint & Device Management: Configure and maintain Intune for enterprise device management and policies.
• Automation & IaC: Write and maintain IaC using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for provisioning.
• Security & Incident Response: Implement security controls and participate in on-call rotation and incident handling.

Skills

Azure

AKS

Intune

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Python

Terraform

Bicep

IaC

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Azure Arc

ExpressRoute

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a Cloud/Platform Engineer to maintain uptime of an existing Azure cloud ecosystem and support hybrid infrastructure. In this role, you will lead day-to-day Azure platform operations, manage Kubernetes workloads, maintain PaaS services, and leverage Microsoft Intune to secure hybrid endpoints. You will serve as a bridge between core cloud infrastructure, on-premises environments, and endpoint management.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Operations & Governance: Monitor, maintain, and support Azure cloud environments, ensuring high availability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Hybrid Infrastructure: Administer hybrid networking, identity, and access management across Azure and on-premises environments (including Azure Arc, Entra ID, ExpressRoute, and VPNs).
• Kubernetes & Containerization: Manage and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, including deployment, scaling, image management, and ingress controls.
• PaaS & Serverless Management: Administer Azure PaaS offerings (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB) to support modern application delivery.
• Endpoint & Device Management: Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune to manage enterprise hybrid devices, mobile application management (MAM), mobile device management (MDM), and compliance policies.
• Automation & IaC: Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates to automate provisioning and environment consistency.
• Security & Incident Response: Implement security controls using Azure Defender, Sentinel, and Key Vault; participate in on-call rotation and troubleshooting incident escalations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5+ years in a Cloud Engineering, System Administration, or DevOps role with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Containers: Proven experience administering Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or self-managed Kubernetes in production environments.
• Endpoint Administration: Proficiency with Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager) for configuring compliance policies, conditional access, and device deployment.
• Hybrid Systems: Practical knowledge of hybrid networking, hybrid identity sync, and cross-premises integration.
• Automation: Scripting experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python, along with IaC tools (Terraform/Bicep).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Understanding of ITIL framework and incident management practices.