Job description

• * This is a direct hire position for one of our clients. This position is a fully remote role. Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.** We are seeking a proactive Azure Cloud Engineer to lead the operational management and continuous improvement of our client’s Microsoft Azure environment. This role blends hands-on cloud administration with light architectural responsibilities to support scalability, performance, and security across our hybrid infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Azure services, governance, and automation, with a collaborative mindset to help drive internal cloud maturity and modernization. Primary Duties • Cloud Administration & Support Manage and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure including virtual machines, storage, networking, and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). Ensure uptime, security, scalability, and performance. • Azure Strategy & Implementation Partner with IT leadership to refine WSB’s cloud strategy and lead the implementation of Azure best practices across provisioning, monitoring, and governance. • O365 Ecosystem Support Provide infrastructure support for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and related M365 services, ensuring integration with Azure identity and access management. • Infrastructure Modernization & Migration Support the transition of cloud infrastructure in-house and enable future growth through templated deployments, standardization, and automation. • Monitoring, Security & Cost Optimization Implement and manage Azure Monitor, cost controls, and backup/recovery solutions. Ensure the environment meets compliance, performance, and risk standards. • Collaboration & Enablement Work closely with internal Cloud Architect and junior Cloud Administrator, contributing to team upskilling and process development. Document standards and mentor where needed. • Automation & Efficiency Identify and implement automation opportunities using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools to streamline cloud management. • Incident Response & Service Requests Act as an escalation point for Azure and O365 infrastructure incidents, supporting timely resolution and root cause analysis. Nice to Have Skills • Certifications: Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102) • Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI • Security & Monitoring: Experience with Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, or similar tools • DevOps Tools: Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins • Networking Knowledge: Experience with VPN, DNS, DHCP, and firewall configurations in cloud environments Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Choose your own hours • Monday to Friday Work Location: Remote

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