Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Houston is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise migrations to Microsoft Azure. This role involves facilitating transitions, developing templates, automating processes, and providing training on Azure best practices. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with Azure infrastructure and strong analytical and communication skills. Relevant certifications are highly desirable. This position offers a 6-month contract focused on optimizing cloud operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transitioning large enterprise companies to Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure challenges and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the migration of enterprise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure.
• Design and optimize templates for Azure deployment.
• Implement interim solutions to maintain operational continuity.
• Develop detailed reports on Azure spend utilization.
• Create automation scripts to streamline operations.
• Provide training and support on Azure technologies.

Skills

Azure Infrastructure Expertise

Analytical Skills

Communication

Independence

Education

Relevant Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect)

Job description

Overview

This role is designed to support the transition to Microsoft Azure for large enterprise companies over a 6‑month contract. The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will be instrumental in building templates, creating stop‑gap solutions, generating reports, automating processes, managing spend utilization, and providing training.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Transition Support: Facilitate the migration of enterprise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Template Development: Design and optimize templates for efficient Azure infrastructure deployment and management.
• Stop‑Gap Solutions: Implement interim solutions to maintain operational continuity during the transition.
• Reporting: Develop detailed reports on Azure spend utilization and runtime recommendations to optimize costs and performance.
• Automation: Create and implement automation scripts to streamline Azure infrastructure operations and improve efficiency.
• Training: Provide comprehensive training and support to internal teams on Azure infrastructure technologies, best practices, and new processes.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in transitioning large enterprise companies to Microsoft Azure, with a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure challenges and best practices.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including knowledge of Azure architecture, services, and tools.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to address complex Azure infrastructure migration issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks within a fast‑paced environment.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.