Azure Cloud Engineer[HYBRID]

SmartIPlace • Fort Washington, WA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer for a 6-month contract position in Fort Washington, PA. This hybrid role requires a strong understanding of Azure-based infrastructure solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS components. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, supporting, and automating cloud infrastructure, ensuring security best practices, and collaborating with DevOps teams to integrate Azure services into CI/CD pipelines. This role also involves optimizing resource usage, managing costs, and maintaining comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture and procedures.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level