Cloud Engineer

Soni

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 103,320 - 117,096

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology company is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to design and maintain robust Azure-based infrastructure. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT and a minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud engineering with a primary focus on Azure. Responsibilities include automating environment provisioning, monitoring performance, and collaborating with development teams. Competitive hourly compensation of $75-$85 is offered.

Qualifications

3 years in cloud engineering or IT infrastructure focusing on Azure.
Proficiency with Azure core services like VMs, Storage, Networking.
Experience in automation using Azure CLI or Python.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure solutions.
Monitor system performance using Azure Monitor.
Implement security best practices for cloud services.

Skills

Azure infrastructure solutions

Scripting and automation with PowerShell

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Monitoring and optimization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Log Analytics

Job description

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This range is provided by Soni. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust Azure-based infrastructure and services. In this role, you’ll partner with development, security, and operations teams to ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS components.
Automate environment provisioning using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools.
Monitor and optimize system performance through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
Apply and maintain security best practices, including RBAC, NSGs, and Azure Policy enforcement.
Support hybrid environments and integrate on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed Azure resources into CI/CD workflows using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Track usage, manage budgets, and optimize spend via Azure Cost Management.
Document cloud architectures, configurations, and operational processes.
Keep pace with Azure advancements and recommend enhancements to existing systems and practices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
Minimum of 3 years in cloud engineering or IT infrastructure with a primary focus on Azure.
Proficiency with Azure core services, including VMs, Storage, Networking, and Entra ID Hybrid.
Scripting and automation experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
Solid understanding of Azure networking, identity, and security fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft certifications such as:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Knowledge of Azure Application Gateway, Firewall, Load Balancing, AKS, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
Familiarity with Azure Arc, Azure Stack, and other hybrid cloud tools.
Experience with Azure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.

Compensation: $75-85/hr

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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