Azure Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Azure Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Location

Remote (but must reside within 50 miles of ZIP code 23116)

Employment Type

8 Month Contract w/ possible extensions

Work Arrangement

100% Remote

Interview Process

Phone or In-Person

Pay Rate

$55.00 to $59.42

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to support enterprise cloud infrastructure, application operations, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, PowerShell/Python, Terraform, Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop, and cloud infrastructure management.

This position involves engineering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure cloud environments while collaborating with development, infrastructure, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Support Azure App Services, API Management/Gateways, Function Apps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Monitor cloud performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, application connectivity, and performance issues.
• Manage Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), IAM, Azure Key Vault, certificates, and secrets.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and maintenance using Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.
• Support cloud governance, security compliance, cost optimization, and high-availability solutions.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, change management procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with engineering and application teams to resolve production issues.
• Participate in rotating application/help desk support and occasional after-hours maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Microsoft Azure administration and cloud engineering experience.
• 2+ years working with Windows Server environments, networking, firewalls, load balancers, and infrastructure.
• 2+ years of scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python.
• 1+ year of Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Power Apps, Entra ID, and SSO administration.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud security and compliance, including PCI or similar frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git.
• Experience with Azure Key Vault, certificate management, and cloud governance.
• Knowledge of Azure cost management and optimization.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment.
• Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check.
• Must be available for occasional after-hours support.

Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume highlighting their Azure engineering, Terraform, scripting, cloud security, and enterprise infrastructure experience.