Cloud Engineer

Fusion HCR; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Engineer for a remote opportunity. This role involves designing and implementing Azure-based cloud architectures while ensuring security and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud migration, particularly with Azure, and experience with tools like PowerShell and Terraform. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact the strategic direction of cloud initiatives. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud migration and Azure architecture.
• Proficient in Azure networking and hybrid cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based cloud architectures emphasizing security and compliance.
• Develop migration plans to move workloads to Azure using PowerShell and Azure CLI.

Skills

Cloud Migration (AMPP)

Azure Networking

PowerShell Scripting

Python Scripting

Customer Service Orientation

End-to-End Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Docker

Terraform

Git

Ansible

Kubernetes

Job description

Fusion HCR is hiring! 3-6 month contract – Cloud Engineer, this is a remote opportunity, working with our client who is a department of the federal government, therefore, US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based cloud architectures emphasizing security, compliance, automation, elasticity, and multi-tenant scalability.
• Develop and execute migration plans to move on-prem workloads to Azure using tools like PowerShell, Azure CLI, and infrastructure as code.
• Configure and manage Entra ID (Azure AD), IAM, RBAC, SSO, policies, Key Vault, and other Azure security/governance tools.
• Troubleshoot issues related to Azure, M365, AVD, VMs (Windows/Linux), containers, networking, policies, and integration.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD pipeline development using tools like Docker, Kafka, Terraform, and Git for infrastructure automation.
• Lead pre-production readiness, POCs, lab testing, and provide architectural documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Provide expertise in VMware technologies (vSphere, vCenter) and cloud frameworks such as CAF and Well-Architected Framework.
• Stay current with industry trends and identify technologies to support strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including cloud migration (AMPP) and adherence to CAF/WAF principles.
• Proficient in designing Azure networking, hybrid cloud, and collaboration infrastructure (M365, Intune, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of RBAC, ExpressRoute, VPNs, Azure Monitor, subscription/VNet peering, and governance.
• Skilled in scripting with PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and using serverless functions.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and cloud integration.
• Familiar with WAF, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Key Vault, PIM, Managed Identities, Blob Storage, Data Factory, Docker/Kubernetes, and microservices.

Characteristics

• Team player with strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent oral/written communication and end-to-end troubleshooting skills.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours if needed.
• Cloud certification preferred.