Cloud Systems Engineer (On-Site)

Ace Hardware Corporation; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 88,400 - 110,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive opportunities

401(k) matching

Comprehensive health coverage

Vacation and holidays

Company car & fuel card

Tuition assistance

Ace Cares Week volunteering

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation seeks a qualified IT Engineer to support hybrid cloud and on‑prem architectures, focusing on Azure and Entra ID infrastructure. You will participate in platform upgrades, maintenance, and incident response while collaborating with IT teams to ensure security and reliability.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of Azure experience, strong communication, and scripting knowledge (Terraform/Bicep/PowerShell), with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of engineering experience supporting Azure in hybrid/cloud environments.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Azure and Entra ID.
• Experience with VMware ESXi/Hyper-V is a plus.
• Familiarity with AD administration is a plus.
• Terraform or Bicep scripting; PowerShell is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support hybrid cloud and on-prem architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
• Design, implement, and support Azure and Entra ID infrastructure at scale.
• Participate in platform upgrades, lifecycle management, and standardization.
• Collaborate with IT teams to maintain platform stability through monitoring and incident response.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and remediation during on-call rotations.
• Document runbooks, diagrams, and operational processes.

Skills

Azure solutions experience

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Entra ID

VMware ESXi

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support hybrid cloud and on‑premises architectures aligned with business and security requirements
• Design, implement, and support Azure and Entra ID infrastructure at enterprise scale
• Participate in platform upgrades, lifecycle management, and standardization efforts
• Contribute to VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and system maintenance activities
• Partner with IT teams to maintain platform stability through monitoring, patching, tuning, and incident response
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and contribute to root‑cause analysis and remediation
• Follow engineering standards and help improve operational processes
• Maintain system documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
• Review environments for security, policy compliance, and operational readiness
• Act as a technical contributor on multiple initiatives
• Collaborate with engineers and leaders to deliver solutions on time and within scope
• Provide estimates, identify risks, and communicate progress effectively
• Stay current with relevant infrastructure technologies
• Apply new knowledge to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of engineering experience supporting Azure solutions in hybrid cloud and on‑premises Windows Server environments
• Strong Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and Entra ID
• Working knowledge of VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper‑V virtualization platforms is a plus
• Experience with Active Directory administration is a plus
• Scripting or automation experience using Terraform or Bicep preferred, PowerShell a plus
• Familiarity with platform monitoring, management, and alerting tools
• Azure or Identity‑related certifications preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively

Compensation Details

$88400 - $110700 per year

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork).

Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution
• Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
• We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
• Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.