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Azure Cloud Engineer job at California Creative Solutions Inc.. Saint Paul, MN. Narrative Description of Position: We are seeking an experienced Azure Engineer to design, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure and services, with a primary focus on Azure while supporting multi-cloud environments. Key Responsibilities: • Configure and manage Azure PaaS and Azure infrastructure services. • Implement and optimize Azure Data Platform solutions, including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake . • Configure and manage Azure Networking and integration with Hybrid on-prem , ensuring security, scalability, and performance. • Support multi-cloud environments using Azure Arc to integrate and manage workloads across on-premises and other cloud platforms. • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate cloud deployments and configurations. • Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to enhance cloud governance and best practices. Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and reliability. MINIMUM SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have to be accepted for consideration for this position. Level of Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) Years of experience in Position Title • 3 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, or DevOps roles. • Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure , including: • Azure PaaS and IaaS (App Services, Virtual Machines, Containers, Kubernetes, etc.). • Azure Networking (VNETs, Load Balancers, NSGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute). • Azure Storage & Databases (Blob Storage, SQL Managed Instance, CosmosDB, Data Lake). • Azure Identity & Security (Azure AD, RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud). • Azure DevOps and GitHub (CI/CD Pipelines, YAML, GitHub Actions). • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates). • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights). • Scripting & Automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash. • Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus. • Exposure to enterprise IT environments , including governance, compliance, and cost optimization in Azure. Preferred Certification(s) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Associate (AZ-305) (or equivalent experience) • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) (if working with DevOps and automation) • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (if Terraform is widely used) REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Required experience and skills in these specifications for this position. Azure PaaS, Infrastructure, and Data Services Strong hands-on experience in Azure PaaS, Infrastructure, and Data Services . Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Lake Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Lake . Azure Networking, VPNs, VNET peering, and security best practices Experience with Azure Networking, VPNs, VNET peering, and security best practices . Multi-Cloud Management with Azure Arc Knowledge of multi-cloud management with Azure Arc . Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expertise in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) . Cloud Security, Compliance, and Governance Understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance . Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

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