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Azure Cloud Engineer Location: Malvern PA OR West Reading PA - Hybrid Role (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Duration: 6 months contract to hire no visa sponsorship Requirement: • A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, with a strong focus on Azure and a deep understanding of best practices. • Extensive experience with Azure cloud platforms, with a focus on enforcing cloud best practices and supporting infrastructure maturity. • Proven experience in implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure solutions by following established design and architectural frameworks. • Deep understanding of cloud security principles and Azure security tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault) and the ability to enforce security standards. • Experience supporting cloud migration strategies, ensuring optimization of resources, performance, and scalability during transitions. • Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Bicep, Terraform, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate cloud infrastructure. • Strong understanding of on-premises Active Directory, including user management, group policies, and authentication protocols. • Experience with AD federation services and integration with cloud services. • Experience working with hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on-premises AD with cloud identity services (e.g., Azure AD Connect). • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation of tasks and infrastructure management. • Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including virtual networks, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers, and enforcing secure network practices. • Experience with both Linux and Windows operating systems in Azure environments, ensuring seamless integration and management. • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID migrations, setting up federation, and managing identity-related services (e.g., SAML, SSO). • Strong familiarity with various Azure resources, including Azure SQL, App Services, VMs, Key Vaults, and more. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring best practices are followed. • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cloud architects, IT teams, and business stakeholders. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. • Azure certifications are highly desirable, but expertise is the number one focus. • Experience in regulated environments, with the ability to document processes and create artifacts to support audits and compliance requirements. Technology Skills: • Proficient in Azure cloud services, with a deep understanding of enforcing best practices for infrastructure management. • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Splunk to ensure cloud infrastructure performance and visibility. • Familiarity with cloud security tools and compliance frameworks to support regulatory requirements and enhance cloud security maturity. • Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Bicep, Terraform, and ARM templates. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes for managing infrastructure updates and application deployments. • Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks. • Collaborate with DevOps Engineer and other team members to automate cloud administration and operations. • Experience in cloud migration tools and methodologies for transitioning on-premises infrastructure to Azure. • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud and on-premises integration. • Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) may be beneficial.

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