Job Description
Job Description
Azure Cloud Engineer
6-month contract
Fort Washington, PA Hybrid
USC/GC
Primary responsibilities?
- 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.
Qualifications?
Essential:
- 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.
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.