Azure Systems Engineer

Lightwave in Raleigh, NC was founded in 2016, is a high-growth company building the group model for the future of the dental industry. Lightwave is passionate about doing things the right way with a tight focus on high quality, core values, and taking care of their people. Lightwave is a dental leadership organization that focuses on partnering, training and developing dentists as the natural leaders of the dental practice. Lightwave helps dentists launch their careers, supports dentists leading high-growth dental groups, and assists doctors looking to establish their legacy as they transition into retirement. Lightwave is solving the big problems in dentistry retirement, management, reimbursements, and partnership by providing the benefits of a group while preserving the essence of private practice. Lightwave currently supports over 80 dental offices in 4 states. For additional information, please visit lightwavedental.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Lightwave Dental is a dynamic and rapidly growing dental leadership organization (DLO) committed to empowering dental practices with the resources, technology, and support they need to thrive. We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care and practice efficiency. Join our dedicated IT team and make a significant impact on the future of dental support.

Job Summary

Lightwave Dental is seeking a skilled and motivated Azure Systems Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team based in the Raleigh, NC area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of our Microsoft Azure cloud environment. We are looking for a solution-driven individual who is proactive, collaborative, and dedicated to ensuring the stability, security, and availability of our cloud services. Proficiency with PowerShell for automation and management is essential. This role requires a candidate who is willing to travel occasionally to support our partner practices.

• Design, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure components (Compute, Storage, Networking, Azure AD, PaaS services).
• Monitor system performance, security posture, and availability, implementing proactive measures and responding to incidents promptly.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other relevant tools (ARM templates, Bicep) to streamline deployment, configuration, and operational tasks.
• Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions within Azure.
• Ensure the security of the Azure environment by implementing best practices, managing identity and access, and configuring security services (e.g., Azure Security Center, Sentinel).
• Collaborate effectively with other IT team members, development teams, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust cloud solutions.
• Act as a key technical resource for Azure-related projects and initiatives, providing expertise and guidance.
• Develop solution-driven approaches to complex technical challenges within the cloud environment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of Azure architecture, configurations, and procedures.
• Manage Azure costs through monitoring, analysis, and optimization strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Azure infrastructure and services.
• Be available to respond to critical system issues as needed, potentially participating in an on-call rotation.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to various Lightwave-supported dental practices or for team meetings/training.
• Proven experience (3 years) as a Systems Engineer or Administrator with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Deep understanding of core Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Storage, Azure AD, Monitoring).
• Demonstrable proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation, configuration management, and reporting.
• Experience with Azure networking concepts (VNet, Subnets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, Load Balancers).
• Solid understanding of Windows Server administration.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Must be solutions-driven, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring system availability and reliability.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and Azure Arc.
• Multi-site dental or healthcare support experience.
• Knowledge of ITIL framework.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
  
  

In return for providing an excellent employee and patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

$100,000- $120,000

Yes

50%

2025-15454