Azure Cloud Engineer

Dynamed Solutions•Columbia, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CRISP Shared Services (CSS) serves as the technology partner for health information exchange (HIE) organizations in Maryland, DC, West Virginia, Connecticut, Alaska, Virginia, Kentucky, Florida, and other jurisdictions. CSS facilitates the electronic transfer of clinical and public health information to positively impact the healthcare system through improved patient care and outcomes, reduced costs, and data-driven understanding of regional public health concerns. The Azure Cloud Engineer will help design, build, and support our Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys both building modern cloud infrastructure and ensuring operational stability. The Azure Cloud Engineer will play a key role in driving automation, improving reliability, and strengthening security across our cloud ecosystem. Working closely with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams, the Azure Cloud Engineer will help deliver scalable and resilient solutions that support critical business and healthcare operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone looking to grow into a senior cloud engineering role while contributing meaningfully from day one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and certifications
3–5 years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering or administration
Strong understanding of: Azure networking (VNETs, DNS, VPN, routing), Virtual machines (Windows & Linux), Azure storage and monitoring
Experience managing Microsoft 365 environments
Solid foundation in networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN)
Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell preferred)
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues

Nice To Haves

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
Familiarity with: Azure SQL, App Services, Application Gateways, Key Vault, Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
Experience with endpoint management using Intune
Exposure to security frameworks or regulated environments (HIPAA/HITRUST/SOC2)
Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, MS-102)

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure including virtual networks, virtual machines, storage, and platform services
Configure and manage networking components such as VNETs, subnets, NSGs, VPNs, and peering
Implement secure and scalable architectures aligned with best practices
Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools
Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (ARM, Bicep, Terraform—where applicable)
Continuously improve provisioning, configuration management, and operational efficiency
Manage and prioritize cloud infrastructure tickets and service requests while meeting SLAs
Monitor system health using Azure monitoring and alerting tools
Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions
Provide limited after-hours support primarily for planned maintenance and deployments, with occasional issue resolution as needed
Support (alongside the broader team) core Microsoft 365 and endpoint management platforms
Manage endpoint configurations using Microsoft Intune, including: Configuration profiles, Security baselines, Autopilot deployments, Windows 365 (VDI) environments
Support implementation of security controls including identity, access, and data protection
Ensure cloud environments align with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Assist in maintaining secure configurations across Azure and M365
Work cross-functionally with DevOps, Security, and application teams
Partner with vendors and service providers to ensure performance and SLA adherence
Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles