azure infrastructure engineer

Randstad • Beaverton, OR

474d • $114,400 - $120,640

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Beaverton, Oregon. This role involves assessing, building, and maintaining our Azure infrastructure to support the deployment of new and existing applications. The engineer will design and deploy infrastructure, maintain and monitor systems, and configure connectivity with various systems in the cloud environment. Strong technical experience, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with internal and external teams. The position also includes moderate application configuration work to ensure successful software deployment and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure cloud services.
• Strong understanding of Azure architecture and services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and Azure networking components.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Initiative to seek clarity and understanding (not wait for direction).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance standards.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience with databases like SQL Server or SQL Azure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Snowflake and Databricks.
• Prior experience with the installation and maintenance of ESRI's ArcGIS software.
• Relevant Azure certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available and performance driven infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Monitor and maintain the health of the Azure environment.
• Manage and optimize Azure resources to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment and integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure infrastructure.
• Perform regular backups and disaster recovery planning.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Azure infrastructure and processes.
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Implement and manage Azure networking components.
• Ensure cost optimization of Azure resources.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) leveraging approved tools to ensure automated platform deployments.
• Design and develop connection strategies and tools for integration between applications in a cloud environment.
• Focus on DevOps processes, maximizing repeatability and sustainability across deployments / solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K contribution
• Incentive and recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree