Senior Cloud Engineer

The Phoenix Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Group is seeking an experienced Azure Architect to design, deploy, and optimize cloud infrastructure in a secure, scalable Azure environment. You will lead hybrid cloud integration and manage IAM, security, and governance across on‑premises and cloud resources.

Responsibilities include implementing IaC with Terraform/ARM/Bicep, automating deployments via PowerShell and Azure CLI, and ensuring cost efficiency and high availability for business platforms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing large infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of Azure architecture components (compute, network, identity, security).
• Proven experience in hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises with Azure.
• Strong security expertise in regulated or professional services settings.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, performance tuning, and cost control tools.
• Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale Azure cloud infrastructure (compute, networking, storage).
• Integrate Azure with on‑premises systems and hybrid environments for seamless data flow.
• Administer Azure Active Directory and IAM policies with security configurations.
• Deploy and maintain Azure VMs, virtual networks, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Automate infrastructure deployment with IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep) and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Monitor performance, analyze cost utilization, and optimize resources using Azure tools.
• Collaborate with security and IT teams to enforce compliance and business continuity plans.
• Lead cloud governance efforts, including security audits and policy enforcement.
• Support Linux workloads in Azure, including patching, hardening, and performance tuning.

Skills

Azure architecture

Hybrid cloud

Security

IAM

Terraform

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Azure AD

RHEL in Azure

Cost optimization

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Bicep

Azure CLI

Job description

This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based systems within a secure, scalable Azure environment. The successful candidate will ensure high system availability, optimal performance, and security compliance, supporting the organization’s technology-driven growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale Azure cloud infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage, and backup solutions.
• Integrate Azure with on-premises systems and hybrid cloud environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow.
• Administer Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and implement identity and access management (IAM) policies, along with security configurations.
• Deploy and maintain Azure Virtual Machines, virtual networking, and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring operational resilience.
• Automate infrastructure deployment, updates, and management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep, alongside scripting languages like PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Monitor system performance, analyze cost utilization, and optimize resources using Azure management and monitoring tools.
• Support cloud-hosted legal and operational platforms, including document management, practice management, and financial systems, ensuring high availability.
• Collaborate with security and IT teams to enforce compliance and security standards, and support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Coordinate with vendors and lead cloud governance efforts, including security audits and cloud policy enforcement.
• Support Linux workloads, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), in Azure, including patching, hardening, and performance tuning.

Core Qualifications & Requirements

• 7+ years of experience managing large infrastructure and cloud support environments.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of Azure architecture components (compute, network, identity, security).
• Proven experience in hybrid cloud solutions, integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure.
• Strong security expertise in regulated or professional services settings.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, performance tuning, and cost control tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and collaborative skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, or equivalent is a plus