Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Consumers Credit Union, Illinois; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumers Credit Union in Lake Forest, IL seeks a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to lead design, optimization, and evolution of Azure and hybrid infrastructure.

You will own Azure networking, cloud architecture, automation, and hybrid connectivity while driving modernization and cost efficiency. Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite at the Lake Forest office, and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of infrastructure, network, systems, or cloud engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Azure networking, routing, DNS, VPNs, hybrid connectivity, and cloud architecture.
• Strong experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence cloud strategy.
• Experience in a financial services or regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of Azure networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, and cloud infrastructure architecture.
• Drive Azure modernization, cloud migrations, and platform improvement initiatives.
• Automate infrastructure using PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and Azure Automation.
• Design secure, resilient solutions that integrate Azure with on-premises systems, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and enterprise apps.
• Optimize cloud performance, availability, scalability, and cost management.
• Partner with Information Security to support Zero Trust and cloud security best practices.
• Mentor team members and serve as a trusted technical advisor across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, Azure OpenAI, intelligent automation, IoT, and cloud-native services.

Skills

Azure networking

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Leadership

Hybrid connectivity

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerShell

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure Automation

Job description

Lake Forest - Corporate Office
300 N Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA

Description

At Consumers Credit Union, we're building a modern, secure, and resilient technology environment that helps us better serve our members and employees. We're looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and evolution of our Azure and hybrid infrastructure platforms.

In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for Azure networking, cloud architecture, automation, and hybrid connectivity. You'll drive cloud modernization initiatives, influence technology strategy, and build scalable solutions that balance performance, security, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Schedule/Location

• This position offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days per week onsite at our Lake Forest corporate office and the remaining days worked remotely.
• Local Northern IL / Southeast WI candidates only!

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and management of Azure networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, and cloud infrastructure architecture.
• Drive Azure modernization, cloud migrations, and platform improvement initiatives.
• Automate infrastructure using PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and Azure Automation.
• Design secure, resilient solutions that integrate Azure with on-premises systems, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications.
• Optimize cloud performance, availability, scalability, and cost management.
• Partner with Information Security to support Zero Trust and cloud security best practices.
• Mentor team members and serve as a trusted technical advisor across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, Azure OpenAI, intelligent automation, IoT, and cloud-native services, and recommend where they fit our environment.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related
• 8+ years of infrastructure, network, systems, or cloud engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Azure networking, routing, DNS, VPNs, hybrid connectivity, and cloud architecture.
• Strong experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence cloud strategy.
• Experience in a financial services or regulated environment preferred.

The salary range for this role is $118,924 to $190,282 per year. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity. A specific salary offer considers factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Consumers Credit Union provides eligible employees an opportunity to participate in our medical (High Deductible, HMO and PPO), dental, vision, spending accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and other plans effective date of hire. You will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan at any time. You will be automatically enrolled in the pension plan following six months of employment and 1,000 hours of service and reaching age 20.

Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, Consumers Credit Union has $4.6 billion in assets and serves more than 285,000 members, making it one of the largest credit unions in the state. CCU believes that nobody needs banks on every corner, but everyone needs people who are in their corner. We've been recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we’re committed to growing both our business and our people. To learn more, visit myconsumers.org

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CCU complies with the requirements and spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity in employment. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), criminal or arrest history (unless job related), crime victim status, or any other protected characteristic in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination, or any other employment actions or term and condition of employment. CCU complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCU has facilities.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact our Human Resources team at: [e-mail] or 877-275-2228.

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