Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (AKS Platform)

Ampcus, Inc; Warren Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. in Warren, NJ is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (AKS Platform) to design, implement, automate, secure, and support enterprise Azure cloud platforms. The candidate will lead AKS deployments, IaC, and cloud security initiatives from a hands-on, engineering-focused perspective.

The role requires expertise in AKS, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and cloud operations, with a proactive mindset to drive platform reliability and cost optimization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing and operating Azure infrastructure at scale.
• Hands-on experience with AKS, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with security, governance, RBAC, and cloud cost optimization.
• Proficient in Linux administration and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support Azure resources and cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Azure services including firewall, load balancers, and private endpoints.
• Design and manage AKS environments and container deployments.
• Implement IaC, automation, and monitoring with Azure Monitor and Prometheus.

Skills

Azure AKS

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Helm Charts

Docker & containers

Linux administration

Networking & DNS

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python)

AKS security & governance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Dynatrace

Envoy (Gateway)

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (AKS Platform)

Location(s): Warren, NJ

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, automating, securing, and supporting enterprise Azure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure infrastructure, Kubernetes (AKS), Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and cloud operations. This role requires a proactive individual who can quickly adapt, take ownership of platform services, and drive engineering excellence.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support Azure resources and cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Azure services including:
  • Application Gateway and Load Balancers
  • Azure Firewall and Private Endpoints
  • Compute services - VMs, App Services, Function Apps, Logic Apps
  • Storage Accounts - Blob and File Shares
  • AI Cognitive Services - Foundry, Search, and related services
  • Azure SQL and PostgreSQL
  • Key Vault
  • Azure DNS - Private DNS Zones
  • Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Virtual Networks, NSGs, and Route Tables
• Implement Azure security, governance, RBAC, Managed Identities, and networking best practices.

Kubernetes & Containers

• Design, deploy, and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
• Manage cluster lifecycle, upgrades, scaling, security, and monitoring.
• Administer Kubernetes services, including Dockerfiles, deployment manifests, and related configurations.
• Support Helm Charts, Gateway API (Envoy), CSI Drivers, Workload Identity, and container platforms.
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes, application, networking, and storage issues.

Infrastructure Automation

• Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and environment standardization.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and platform operations.

Monitoring & Operations

• Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana, and Dynatrace.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
• Drive reliability, security, and cost optimization initiatives.

Required Skills

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security)
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Terraform
• Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Helm Charts
• Docker and Containers
• Linux Administration
• Networking and DNS
• PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Preferred Certifications

Good to have, but not mandatory:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator
• CKA/CKAD
• Terraform Associate

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.