Azure Engineer (Associate)
Huron•Chicago, IL
•$100,000 - $135,000•Remote
About The Position
An Azure Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. While software developers focus on building applications, Azure engineers build and maintain the secure, scalable "digital world" that powers them.
Requirements
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python for task automation.
- Deep understanding of VNETs, Subnets, NSGs, VPNs, and ExpressRoute.
- Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker containers.
- Hands-on experience with IaaS (VMs, Networking) and PaaS (App Services, SQL, Functions).
Responsibilities
- Provision and configure virtual machines (VMs), storage, and networking components.
- Use Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates to automate deployments.
- Implement identity management (Microsoft Entra ID), firewalls, and encryption to protect data.
- Use Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to track performance and optimize cloud costs.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline application code releases using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Design and maintain backup and failover strategies to ensure 99.99% system availability.
Benefits
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
- employee stock purchase plan
- generous Paid Time Off policy
- paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- free annual health screenings and coaching
- bank at work
- on-site workshops
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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