Cloud Engineer

TEKsystems • Milwaukee, WI

3d • $50 - $75 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Cloud / Platform Engineer to join our IT Operations team as a backfill for an existing role. This position will play a critical role in delivering high-impact, business-driven cloud initiatives. The engineer will focus on Azure infrastructure design, automation, and platform development, supporting both internal platform capabilities and external application modernization efforts.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong automation mindset who enjoys building scalable, secure, and reusable cloud solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell
• Experience with CI/CD tools and release management workflows
• Solid understanding of cloud security best practices
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure, Azure DevOps, GitHub
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Bicep, Ansible
• Automation: CI/CD pipelines, code promotion, and release workflows
• Core Skills: DevOps, Automation, Infrastructure, Cloud (Azure)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting application modernization initiatives
• Exposure to Platform Engineering or Platform‑as‑a‑Product concepts

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, primarily Terraform
• Develop reusable and standardized Azure infrastructure modules aligned with business needs
• Automate monitoring, scaling, and lifecycle management of cloud resources
• Build, maintain, and optimize Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Support code promotion and release processes across environments
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to translate technical and business requirements into automated cloud solutions
• Provide guidance on Azure best practices, automation strategies, and cloud architecture
• Offer training and operational support to internal teams as required
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, agile team environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees