Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Duration: 12 Months

Job Location: Fort Washington, PA – 19034 (Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Position Type:

• Contract to Hire
• Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Required Skills:

• Essentials:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering or IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
  • Hands-on experience with core Azure services (e.g., Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Entra ID Hybrid).
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
  • Solid understanding of networking, identity, and security in Azure environments.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Microsoft certifications such as:
  • Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
  • Experience with Azure Application Gateway, Firewall, Load Balancing, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud tools like Azure Arc and Azure Stack.
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools in Azure.

Responsibilities:

• The Cloud Engineer is an IT professional responsible for the design, implementation, management, and support of the cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to ensure Microsoft Azure environment is secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
• Implement and support Azure-based infrastructure solutions, IAAS, PAAS, SAAS components.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Manage and monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network security groups (NSGs), and Azure Policy.
• Support hybrid cloud environments and integrate on-premises systems with Azure services.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate Azure services into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Optimize Azure resource usage and manage cost through Azure Cost Management and budgeting tools.
• Maintain documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Stay up to date with Azure innovations and recommend improvements to existing cloud strategies.