Remote Azure Cloud Engineer: DevOps, Security & PCI

Stellar Professionals; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Professionals is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Azure resources and workloads. You will work remotely to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions across services such as App Services, Functions, AKS, and AVD.

The role requires strong scripting (PowerShell or Python), IaC with Terraform, and experience with identity, security controls, PCI/compliance. You'll monitor via Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, and support CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Azure cloud engineering experience in design, implementation, and support.
• Strong background in Windows/Linux systems, networking, load balancers, and certificates.
• Proficient scripting with PowerShell or Python.
• Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365, SSO, Entra ID, and PCI/compliance controls.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and optimize Azure resources (App Services, API Gateways, Function Apps, AVD, AKS).
• Manage identity, security controls, Key Vaults, certificates, and PCI/governance compliance.
• Monitor services with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; troubleshoot performance issues.
• Support automation and deployment workflows using IaC and CI/CD tools.
• Participate in rotational application and operational helpdesk support.

Skills

Azure Engineering

Systems & Networking

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

IaC (Terraform)

Identity & Office 365 / SSO

PCI Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

AVD

Kubernetes

Job description

Stellar Professionals is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Azure resources and workloads. You will work remotely to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions across services such as App Services, Functions, AKS, and AVD.

The role requires strong scripting (PowerShell or Python), IaC with Terraform, and experience with identity, security controls, PCI/compliance. You'll monitor via Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, and support CI/CD pipelines.