Cloud Engineer – Azure

recruitAbility; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Job stability

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Engineer specializing in Azure to design and maintain cloud solutions. This exciting role involves optimizing cloud infrastructure, enhancing security, and automating deployments to support a distributed workforce. Collaborating with IT teams and business stakeholders, you'll ensure system reliability and implement best practices for cloud security. With leadership opportunities and a commitment to professional development, this role offers a chance to thrive in a solid and growing industry while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cloud engineering experience focusing on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based cloud solutions.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and security.
• Implement automation using tools like Terraform and PowerShell.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Terraform

CI/CD

DevOps

Networking Concepts

Kubernetes

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

PowerShell

ARM templates

Job description

Our client is one of the nation’s largest developers, owners, and managers of high-quality student housing communities. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a Cloud Engineer – Azure to design, implement, and maintain cloud-based solutions that support a distributed workforce. This role will optimize cloud infrastructure, enhance security, automate deployments, and ensure system reliability. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to build and maintain a scalable Azure environment.

What YOU get to DO at this growing company:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based cloud solutions to support business operations.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and security.
• Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or PowerShell.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues.
• Ensure cloud security best practices by implementing access controls, identity management, and compliance measures.
• Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Manage and maintain cloud networking components, including virtual networks, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Document cloud architectures, configurations, and best practices.

What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of cloud engineering experience, focusing on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or PowerShell.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and governance.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps methodologies.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of serverless computing and automation tools.

What's in it for YOU?

• Leadership opportunities – Lead a team of professional Engineers and Admins.
• Job stability – Work in a solid and growing industry.
• Retirement plans – Competitive 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development – Training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.
• Work-life balance – Flexible work arrangements and paid time off (PTO).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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