Cloud Engineer I

SBANS SBA Network Services, LLC; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Health, dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Education assistance

Bonus or incentive compensation

Job summary

SBA Communications in Boca Raton, FL, is seeking a Cloud Engineer I to join its Cloud Engineering team. This entry‑level role supports day‑to‑day operations, monitoring, and Azure infrastructure, building foundational skills in compute, networking, storage, identity, IaC, CI/CD, and cloud security.

You will work under guidance of senior engineers, gain hands‑on experience, pursue certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104), and contribute to a secure, well‑documented cloud environment with a growth path to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of IT support/systems/admin/cloud experience is acceptable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104) are a plus.
• Valid Government Issued Driver's License may be required depending on location.
• Foundational understanding of Azure cloud operations, identity management, and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day administration of Azure infrastructure and services, including VMs, networking and storage.
• Support IaC deployments (Terraform, Bicep) and Azure DevOps pipelines; update templates under senior guidance.
• Monitor Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; triage issues and escalate with details.
• Help with Entra ID/Azure RBAC administration and access requests.
• Contribute to remediation tasks from security findings and policy compliance reports.
• Assist with hybrid connectivity between Azure and on‑premises environments.
• Prepare cost and utilization reports for review by senior team members.
• Respond to incidents and service requests using ITSM platforms; document steps taken.
• Maintain cloud documentation and runbooks; contribute to knowledge base articles.
• Engage in ongoing learning toward Cloud Engineer II level and related certifications.

Skills

Azure Cloud Operations

Identity & Access Management

CI/CD Pipelines

Scripting & Automation

Cloud Monitoring

Security & Governance

Hybrid Cloud Networking

IT Support/Infra

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Job description

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected. We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives. We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner. In addition to a competitive salary range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

This includes:

• Financial Wellbeing 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of a percentage of employee contributions and profit sharing, where applicable
• Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable
• Health and Mental Wellbeing Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage
• Paid parental leave and company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD), where eligible
• Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives
• Personal Growth & Balance Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role
• Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible
• Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role

Benefit offerings are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and applicable law, and may vary based on factors such as employment status, job classification, work location, and scheduled hours. Certain benefits may not be available to part-time employees or employees working fewer than 30 hours per week. The company reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at any time, consistent with applicable law.

If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.

Your Next Career Opportunity – Cloud Engineer I

The Cloud Engineer I is an entry‑level individual contributor role within SBA Communications' Cloud Engineering team, responsible for assisting in the day‑to‑day operation, monitoring, and support of the enterprise Microsoft Azure environment. Reporting to the Manager of Cloud Engineering, this position is designed for an early‑career technical professional who is building foundational skills across core cloud domains including Azure compute, networking, storage, and identity, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and cloud security and governance. The Cloud Engineer I works under the guidance of Cloud Engineers and Senior Cloud Engineers, supporting routine operational tasks, executing assigned remediation and service requests, and developing hands‑on experience across the cloud platform. This role provides a structured growth path toward the Cloud Engineer II level and, over time, the Senior Cloud Engineer level, and is expected to contribute to a collaborative, well‑documented, and secure cloud environment.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Cloud Operations & Automation Support: Assist with the day‑to‑day administration and support of Azure infrastructure and services, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and databases. Execute assigned tasks under the direction of Cloud Engineers or Senior Cloud Engineers, following established procedures and runbooks.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation Support: Support cloud automation by running and monitoring existing Infrastructure as Code deployments (Terraform, Bicep) and Azure DevOps pipelines, and by making minor updates to existing templates and scripts that are reviewed by senior team members. Develop foundational PowerShell scripting skills.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Monitor Azure Monitor and Log Analytics dashboards and alerts, perform initial triage, and upscale issues to Cloud Engineers or Senior Cloud Engineers with clear supporting detail.
• Identity & Access Support: Assist with Entra ID and Azure RBAC administration, including processing approved access requests, group membership changes, and role assignments. Perform basic troubleshooting of access‑related issues under senior team guidance.
• Security & Compliance Support: Execute assigned remediation tasks resulting from security tool‑generated findings and Azure Policy compliance reports, as directed by the security team and senior team members. Follow documented runbooks, report on completion status, and upscale issues as appropriate.
• Hybrid Connectivity Support: Assist with monitoring and basic troubleshooting of hybrid connectivity between Azure and on‑premises and collocated environments, including ExpressRoute and VPN connections, in coordination with network and infrastructure teams.
• Cost Management Support: Assist with cloud cost tracking, tagging compliance, and identification of idle or oversized resources. Prepare routine cost and utilization reports for review by senior team members.
• Incident & Service Request Support: Respond to and resolve cloud‑related service requests and incidents within defined scope using ServiceNow or an equivalent ITSM platform. Upscale complex or unresolved issues to Cloud Engineers or Senior Cloud Engineers in a timely manner with thorough documentation.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of tasks completed, configurations changed, and issues encountered. Contribute to knowledge base articles and assist in keeping cloud documentation and runbooks current and accurate.
• Continuous Learning: Actively develop technical skills across Azure and cloud engineering domains. Participate in team training, shadow senior engineers, and pursue relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft AZ-900, AZ-104) to support career growth toward the Cloud Engineer II level.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in an IT support, systems administration, infrastructure, or cloud role.
• Relevant internship, co‑op, or lab experience accepted.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft AZ-900, AZ-104, CompTIA Cloud+) are a plus.
• Valid Government Issued Driver's License
• Foundational understanding of: Azure Cloud Operations (compute, networking, storage) Identity & Access Management (Entra ID, Azure, RBAC) Monitoring & Observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) Operating Systems (Windows Server, Linux) Scripting and Automation (PowerShell) IT Service Management (ServiceNow or equivalent)
• Awareness of: Infrastructure as a Code (Terraform, Bicep) CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Integration (Azure DevOps) Azure Security & Governance (including Azure Policy) Hybrid Cloud Networking, ExpressRoute, and VPNs GCP,OCI and AWS Platform Familiarity

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Sitting up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Office/ Cubicle workspace.
• Moderate noise level.

#LI-DA1 These words describe our team members at SBA.

Our strong entrepreneurial spirit has guided how we build our business, inspire each other and deliver for our customers. Wherever your location at SBA, as a member of our team, you will find colleagues who encourage you, challenges that energize you and leaders who appreciate you.

Introduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

SBA Communications is an industry leader in providing wireless communications infrastructure essential to connecting businesses, communities and people, with a track record of growth throughout the Americas, Africa and in Asia. We are listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC, and our organization is part of the S&P 500. SBA is also among the top 20 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) based on market capitalization.