Cloud Engineer, Azure
About The Position
At XTIUM, we don’t just build IT solutions—we build careers. Our culture is designed to empower individuals to achieve their best while making a real impact. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with our leadership team, embrace challenges, and celebrate success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you’re passionate, driven, and eager to grow, XTIUM is where your potential meets opportunity. Our team members are the driving force behind our success, and we’re looking for passionate, resilient individuals eager to grow and make a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to contribute and help shape the future, XTIUM is the place for you. We are seeking an experienced Azure Engineer to design, implement, migrate and manage scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), networking, security, DevOps, and modern application hosting patterns. You will serve as a technical leader, guiding both internal teams and clients through their cloud transformation journey.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering, with a focus on Microsoft ecosystems.
- Proven experience designing and managing solutions in Azure
- Expertise in VMware (vSphere, NSX) and Citrix (XenApp, XenDesktop).
- Cloud Architecture & Design
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Blueprints, and Landing Zones
- Well-Architected Framework principles
- Hybrid cloud and multi-cloud design patterns
- Infrastructure & Networking
- Virtual Networks (VNet), Subnets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall
- Load balancing, Application Gateway, Front Door, and CDN
- DNS, IP management, and routing principles
- Compute & Storage
- Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- App Services, Functions, and Logic Apps
- Azure Storage (Blob, Files, Disks), Azure SQL, Cosmos DB
- Security & Compliance
- Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Conditional Access, MFA, Managed Identities
- Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Security Center, Sentinel
- Zero Trust principles, encryption, and network segmentation
- Automation & DevOps
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates
- CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Scripting with PowerShell and Python
- Monitoring & Operations
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
- Backup, Site Recovery, and Disaster Recovery planning
- Cost management and FinOps principles
- Application & Integration
- API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hub
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)
- Serverless computing and microservices architecture
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Strategic thinking and decision-making skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AWS
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Citrix Certified Expert (CCE-V)
Responsibilities
- Design and Implement Azure Cloud Solutions
- Architect Cloud-Native and Hybrid Applications
- Ensure Security, Compliance, and Governance
- Evaluate and Integrate Third-Party Tools
- Lead Cloud Migration Projects
- Lead multi-cloud tenant migrations into Azure tenants
- Stay Current with Azure Innovations
Benefits
- Med/Dental/FSA/401(k)/Flexible Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
