Cloud Engineer

Prestige Staffing; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing agency is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to manage and optimize their Azure environment. This hands-on role involves overseeing IaaS and PaaS services, driving security measures, and automating operations. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of Azure experience and a strong grasp of Infrastructure as Code principles. This position offers a hybrid schedule with three days on-site in Charlotte, perfect for those looking to build a robust internal cloud capability.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience managing Azure environments.
• Strong Azure service expertise.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Manage Azure cloud environment daily.
• Monitor performance and costs.
• Implement cloud security best practices.

Skills

Hands-on experience managing Azure environments

Expertise in Azure services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Scripting with PowerShell

CI/CD tools familiarity

Education

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Azure Monitor

Job description

Our client is building out an in-house Cloud Engineering function as they continue to mature their Microsoft Azure environment and reduce reliance on third-party partners. They’re looking for a hands‑on Azure Cloud Engineer who wants real ownership, influence, and the opportunity to help shape how cloud infrastructure is designed, secured, and operated long term.

This is not a purely architectural role. Our client needs a true Azure subject matter expert—someone who enjoys getting in the weeds, solving complex problems, and driving execution across cloud infrastructure, security, and automation.

What You’ll Do

• Own day-to-day management of the Azure cloud environment, including IaaS and PaaS services (VMs, App Services, SQL Databases, Storage)
• Monitor performance and costs, implementing optimizations to improve reliability and efficiency
• Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) efforts using Terraform and ARM templates
• Automate cloud operations using PowerShell and Azure CLI
• Drive cloud security best practices, including Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Key Vault, NSGs, and identity controls
• Manage and secure Azure AD, PIM, and Conditional Access policies
• Serve as the escalation point for Azure-related issues and provide advanced troubleshooting
• Partner with application and infrastructure teams to ensure cloud best practices are followed
• Build dashboards and alerts using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

What They’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience managing and securing an enterprise Azure environment
• Strong expertise across core Azure services
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Advanced scripting skills with PowerShell and Azure CLI
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as Azure DevOps
• A builder’s mindset—someone who takes ownership and executes, not just designs

Required Certifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Location

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site in Charlotte (Steele Creek area)

This is a strong opportunity for an Azure engineer who wants to own a cloud environment, reduce vendor dependence, and help build a modern, internal cloud capability from the inside. If you’re looking for impact, autonomy, and long-term growth, this role is worth a conversation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing