Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Role Summary

The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer / Architect is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing enterprise-scale Azure and hybrid cloud environments that support complex business operations.

This role serves as a technical leader in cloud transformation initiatives, providing architectural direction, hands-on implementation, and mentorship to engineering teams. The position also acts as a trusted advisor to IT leadership on Azure strategy, governance, security, and modernization efforts, while providing advanced escalation support for complex cloud-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 7 years of overall IT infrastructure experience
• 4 years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure in hybrid cloud environments
• Strong experience designing and executing Azure builds (greenfield and migration)
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure Virtual Machines
• Advanced experience with Microsoft 365, including:
• Exchange Online
• SharePoint Online
• Intune (Mobile Device Management)
• Strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including:
• Azure Active Directory / Entra ID
• Conditional Access policies
• In-depth knowledge of:
• Azure networking and security
• Hybrid cloud architecture
• Azure Landing Zones
• Solid experience with Windows Server technologies, including:
• Active Directory
• DNS
• Group Policy (GPO)
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and resource management
• Advanced troubleshooting skills, capable of handling complex Level 3 / Level 4 issues
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SASE platforms and secure network design
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience using:
• ARM Templates
• Bicep (Terraform is a plus)
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working in multi-cloud environments, including AWS
• Advanced Azure Automation experience beyond basic scripting

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable Azure and hybrid cloud environments
• Lead Azure build, migration, and modernization initiatives
• Provide architectural guidance and hands-on implementation for cloud workloads
• Ensure high availability, performance, security, and scalability across cloud platforms
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Intune
• Oversee Mobile Device Management (MDM) using Intune
• Administer Identity and Access Management solutions across cloud environments
• Manage connectivity between cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure, and secure network platforms
• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell and Azure Automation tools
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using ARM templates and/or Bicep
• Optimize cloud performance, resilience, and operational efficiency
• Design and implement cost-effective cloud strategies aligned with operational goals
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls, including firewalls, access controls, encryption, and patch management
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and standards
• Partner with IT Security teams on risk assessments and remediation efforts
• Provide advanced escalation support for complex cloud and infrastructure issues
• Mentor and coach junior cloud engineers

Desired Characteristics

• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in transformation-focused and build-oriented environments
• Strong collaborator with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships
• Coachable leader who enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge
• Adaptable, open-minded, and supportive of a collaborative team culture
• Demonstrates high integrity with a strong focus on trust, transparency, alignment, and accountability