Azure Cloud Engineer

NTT DATA•Richmond, VA

9d•Remote

About The Position

NTT Data is seeking a highly capable Azure Cloud Engineer with at least 5 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, automating, and supporting Microsoft Azure environments. This role requires a well-rounded engineer with strong expertise across Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and the ability to work across infrastructure, platform services, security, automation, and operational support. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of Azure services, strong scripting and automation skills, and a proven ability to build scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions. This individual should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively, supporting both project-based implementations and day-to-day cloud operations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working as an Azure Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer.
3+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure across infrastructure and platform services
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code
Experience supporting IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions in Azure environments
Experience with Azure compute, storage, networking, monitoring, backup, and identity services
Experience with Azure governance, security, and best practices
Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent
Candidates must hold active Azure certifications, preferably including one or more of the following: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate Other relevant Microsoft Azure certifications may also be considered

Nice To Haves

Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments
Experience with security hardening, compliance frameworks, and governance policies
Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
Familiarity with Kubernetes, containers, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Experience supporting enterprise-scale Azure environments
Experience with cost optimization and Azure resource management
Familiarity with ITSM, DevSecOps, and cloud operational support models
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work across multiple disciplines and function as a well-rounded cloud engineer
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, configure, and support cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure
Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or similar
Engineer, manage, and optimize Azure IaaS services including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup, and disaster recovery
Implement and support Azure PaaS services such as App Services, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Functions, API Management, Logic Apps, and storage services
Administer and integrate Azure-related SaaS offerings including Azure AD/Entra ID, and other enterprise cloud applications as needed
Design and manage Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, VPNs, ExpressRoute, DNS, and firewalls
Implement identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, conditional access, and privileged access controls
Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation for repeatable, secure, and efficient deployments
Monitor system performance, availability, cost, and security posture using Azure-native and third-party tools
Troubleshoot issues across compute, storage, networking, identity, security, and application hosting layers
Ensure cloud environments align with organizational standards for security, governance, compliance, and operational excellence
Collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions that meet technical and operational requirements
Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures
Provide support for cloud migration, modernization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives