Principal Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Jobs via Dice; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing agency is seeking a Principal Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer to drive cloud infrastructure strategy and mentor a team. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment and is focused on Azure cloud technologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cloud platforms and leadership skills, with competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Information Technology.
• Prior Principal or Senior level experience.
• Expertise in Azure tenants and subscriptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud infrastructure strategy for Azure.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders on cloud initiatives.
• Mentor team members for skill development.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Networking

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD Pipelines

Monitoring Tools

Security Features Management

Containerization

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Mentoring

Job description

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Job Title: Principal Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer Location: Baton Rouge LA, Chicago IL, Cedar Rapids IA, Des Moines IA (Remote Potential) Position: Full-Time Hire | Hybrid 2 days -OR- Remote Considered for Top Candidate

Take Ownership of Cloud Strategy in a Growth-Focused Organization!

TalentFish is casting a line for a Senior Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer for our premier client. This is a new exciting opportunity for an experienced Cloud Leader to drive Azure infrastructure strategy and mentor a growing team! This is a full-time, direct hire role that is hybrid 2-days per week in Illinois, Iowa, or Louisiana. **Remote will be considered for top fitting candidate.

Overview

• The Principal Azure Cloud Engineer will be leading cloud infrastructure strategy, ensuring reliability, scalability, and efficiency in Microsoft Azure.
• This role requires close collaboration with software architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with company goals and drive seamless cloud adoption. Additionally, this position includes mentoring and skill development to foster team growth.
  
  

What You Bring To The Role / Technical Skills

• 15+ years of relevant professional Information Technology experience.
• Prior experience in a Principal or Senior level role with Cloud Platform ownership.
• Expertise in managing and supporting multiple Azure tenants and subscriptions.
• Strong networking skills and integrating Azure cloud infrastructure with on-premise data centers.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise with Bicep, ARM, and/or Terraform.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for automated cloud deployments.
• Proficiency with monitoring and alerting tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, or ELK.
• Hands-on experience managing Azure security features including Entra, RBAC, PIM & PAM, NSG, and Azure Firewall.
• Kubernetes or other containerization experience is a plus.
  
  

Non-Technical Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented, collaborative, and customer-focused.
• Proven experience mentoring and coaching team members.
• A principle-centered approach to architecture; balancing technical solutions against objective requirements rather than personal preference or hierarchy.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a broad perspective beyond IT.
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for a bonus plan and full comprehensive employee benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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