Cloud Engineer

Bird Rock Systems • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $115,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Bird Rock Systems is seeking a mid-level Cloud Engineer who enjoys hands-on delivery, working directly with customers, and building cloud environments that are secure, scalable, and built to last. This is a client-facing, billable role within our professional services organization. You will work closely with customers, senior engineers, and architects to design, implement, and improve cloud and hybrid environments—primarily within Azure-centric ecosystems. We are looking for engineers who want to grow professionally: people who value craftsmanship, long-term ownership, and continuous improvement over chasing titles or short-term projects. This role is intentionally focused and will primarily concentrate on three to four of the following areas: Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Design and implementation of cloud and hybrid infrastructure Compute, storage, networking, and identity integration Building resilient, scalable environments aligned to customer needs Azure & M365-Centric Cloud Solutions Azure landing zones, subscriptions, and resource organization Microsoft 365 services and identity integration Supporting customers as they mature their cloud operating model Cloud Security & Governance Secure-by-design cloud configurations Identity, access, and policy enforcement Governance guardrails that enable—not block—business outcomes Automation, Operations, & Integration Infrastructure as Code and repeatable deployment patterns Automation to reduce manual effort and improve reliability Integrating cloud platforms with adjacent systems and tools

Requirements

• 3–6 years of hands-on cloud or infrastructure engineering experience
• Prior client-facing experience or strong customer communication skills
• Solid understanding of networking, identity, and infrastructure fundamentals
• A mindset oriented toward long-term ownership and growth, not short-term wins
• Comfort working onsite with customers as engagements require
• Practical experience in Azure and hybrid environments

Nice To Haves

• Consulting, MSP, or professional services experience
• Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python)
• Relevant certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar)
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-facing, billable cloud engineering work across customer engagements
• Design, implement, and improve cloud and hybrid environments
• Support migrations, modernization efforts, and operational improvements
• Partner with senior engineers and architects to expand your technical depth
• Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement - for systems, processes, and yourself
• Contribute to internal standards, templates, and delivery best practices
• Produce clean, professional, client-ready documentation and diagrams
• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and translate them into practical solutions
• Work onsite with customers as required to support successful delivery
• Use of AI in Your Workflow We value Cloud Engineers who use AI to improve efficiency - such as accelerating research, troubleshooting, scripting, or documentation - while maintaining sound engineering judgment and validation. Curiosity about expanding AI adoption for support capability over time is encouraged.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Leave Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees