Cloud Engineer

Gunvor Group Ltd•Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for managing, troubleshooting, licensing, and updating Azure & M365 cloud environment. Main Responsibilities Operate and optimize cloud-native infrastructure, predominantly in Microsoft Azure, with awareness of multi-cloud principles. Manage Azure identity and access (Azure AD, Conditional Access) and integrate with hybrid identity solutions (AD Connect) as needed. Implement and maintain Azure governance policies and compliance controls. Monitor and optimize Azure resource performance, cost, and security posture. Configure and manage Azure monitoring and alerting systems for proactive operations. Automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep) and scripting. Manage containerized workloads (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps) and ensure high availability and scalability. Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for cloud resources. Perform security monitoring, vulnerability checks, and compliance audits for cloud-native environments. Collaborate with Global IT teams for cloud integration and operational excellence. Respond to alerts and incidents, ensuring SLA compliance and timely resolution. Support global deployments, including occasional off-hours support across time zones. Prior experience and knowledge of On-premises technologies as needed for migration or integration, though not expecting for operational responsibility. Education University degree in IT or related field (or currently studying). Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CKNA/CKA/CKAD for Kubernetes) or willingness to obtain during probation. Experience Proven experience operating Microsoft Azure environments with strong PaaS and containerization knowledge. Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration. Solid understanding of Linux administration in cloud contexts. Familiarity with multi-cloud principles (AWS/GCP) is a plus. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible). Skills Strong PowerShell and Bash scripting skills, ideally having software engineering background. Proficiency in operating containerised workloads (deployment, scaling, monitoring) and experience with Good knowledge of Azure networking, security, and governance. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to lead assigned small operational initiatives and drive process improvements. Analytical mindset for optimizing cloud operations. Self-motivated and eager to learn emerging cloud technologies. Team-oriented with a customer-focused approach. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. At Gunvor, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know-how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths. If you are unable to find any suitable vacancies, we recommend that you set up alerts to be notified when a position matching your criteria becomes available.

Requirements

University degree in IT or related field (or currently studying).
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CKNA/CKA/CKAD for Kubernetes) or willingness to obtain during probation.
Proven experience operating Microsoft Azure environments with strong PaaS and containerization knowledge.
Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
Solid understanding of Linux administration in cloud contexts.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible).
Strong PowerShell and Bash scripting skills, ideally having software engineering background.
Proficiency in operating containerised workloads (deployment, scaling, monitoring) and experience with
Good knowledge of Azure networking, security, and governance.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead assigned small operational initiatives and drive process improvements.
Analytical mindset for optimizing cloud operations.
Self-motivated and eager to learn emerging cloud technologies.
Team-oriented with a customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with multi-cloud principles (AWS/GCP) is a plus.
Prior experience and knowledge of On-premises technologies as needed for migration or integration, though not expecting for operational responsibility.

Responsibilities

Operate and optimize cloud-native infrastructure, predominantly in Microsoft Azure, with awareness of multi-cloud principles.
Manage Azure identity and access (Azure AD, Conditional Access) and integrate with hybrid identity solutions (AD Connect) as needed.
Implement and maintain Azure governance policies and compliance controls.
Monitor and optimize Azure resource performance, cost, and security posture.
Configure and manage Azure monitoring and alerting systems for proactive operations.
Automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep) and scripting.
Manage containerized workloads (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps) and ensure high availability and scalability.
Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for cloud resources.
Perform security monitoring, vulnerability checks, and compliance audits for cloud-native environments.
Collaborate with Global IT teams for cloud integration and operational excellence.
Respond to alerts and incidents, ensuring SLA compliance and timely resolution.
Support global deployments, including occasional off-hours support across time zones.