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Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer Azure
Job Location: Onsite, Houston, Texas
Long Term
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Design
Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure
Define cloud standards, governance, and best practices
Lead cloud migration strategies (lift & shift, refactoring, modernization)
Implementation & Operations
Deploy and manage Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure
Functions, Storage, and Networking
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and cost
DevOps & Automation
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates,
Bicep)
Implement configuration management and deployment automation
Security & Compliance
Implement and manage Azure security services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud,
Sentinel)
Enforce identity and access management (IAM), policies, and governance frameworks
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
Networking
Design and manage Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and
Application Gateways
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues in hybrid environments
Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams for cloud adoption
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Participate in architectural reviews and technical decision-making
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
5 years of IT experience with at least 3 years in Microsoft Azure
Strong expertise in:
o Azure Compute (VMs, AKS, App Services)
o Azure Networking (VNet, NSG, VPN, ExpressRoute)
o Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk)
o Azure Identity (Azure AD, RBAC)
Hands-on experience with:
o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / Bicep)
o CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub)
o Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash
Cloud & DevOps
Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
Experience implementing DevOps practices and automation
Familiarity with microservices architecture and APIs
Security
Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices
Experience with encryption, secrets management, and identity governance
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Certifications:
o Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
o Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
o Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400)
Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
Experience in cost optimization and FinOps practices
Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation projects
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Key Deliverables / Success Metrics
Stable, secure, and scalable Azure infrastructure
Reduced cloud costs through optimization
Faster deployment cycles via automation
High system uptime and performance
Work Environment
Agile / DevOps-driven teams
Collaboration across global stakeholders