Cloud Engineer III

CSS Tec; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer III to design and optimize Azure cloud solutions in a remote role. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in cloud platforms, with strong skills in Azure services, scripting, and automation tools. This position offers significant influence on cloud strategies and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud platforms in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Expert knowledge of Azure cloud services, virtualization, and containerization.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure Azure cloud architectures.
• Implement and maintain Azure security measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on cloud strategies.

Skills

Azure cloud services

PowerShell

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Cloud Engineer III to join our client in a remote, contract-to-hire role based in the CST or EST time zones. This position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable Azure cloud solutions that support enterprise operations, ensuring reliability, security, and performance across multiple domains. The Cloud Engineer III will provide technical leadership, collaborate across teams, and contribute to long-term cloud strategies.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours, Monday through Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure, reliable Azure cloud architectures for compute, storage, network, and containerization.
• Implement and maintain tenant-level Azure security measures, including baselines, access controls, patching, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define and communicate cloud strategies, benefits, risks, and costs.
• Provide expert-level guidance on Azure services, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend Azure architecture patterns to improve scalability, automation, and performance using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Partner with developers, operations, security, and data teams to align and deliver effective cloud solutions.
• Design and implement automation/orchestration solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical Azure-related issues while maintaining high uptime standards.
• Conduct regular assessments of cloud environments to identify opportunities for optimization, cost savings, and improved performance.
• Document solutions, processes, and best practices; train junior engineers and transition support tasks to service teams.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and roadmap creation for cloud services.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification required; Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303/304) preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud platforms in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Expert knowledge of Azure cloud services, virtualization, and containerization.
• Proficiency with scripting (PowerShell, Python) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead large, complex projects and mentor junior team members.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful cloud initiatives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. You’ll work alongside talented professionals, expand your technical expertise, and play a key role in shaping cloud strategies that drive organizational success.

About Us

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.

Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting