Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Consumers Credit Union • Lake Forest, IL

1d • $118,924 - $190,282 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Consumers Credit Union, we're building a modern, secure, and resilient technology environment that helps us better serve our members and employees. We're looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and evolution of our Azure and hybrid infrastructure platforms. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for Azure networking, cloud architecture, automation, and hybrid connectivity. You'll drive cloud modernization initiatives, influence technology strategy, and build scalable solutions that balance performance, security, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related
• 8+ years of infrastructure, network, systems, or cloud engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience preferred.
• Expertise in Azure networking, routing, DNS, VPNs, hybrid connectivity, and cloud architecture.
• Strong experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence cloud strategy.
• Experience in a financial services or regulated environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Certifications: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, ITIL Foundation

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of Azure networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, and cloud infrastructure architecture.
• Drive Azure modernization, cloud migrations, and platform improvement initiatives.
• Automate infrastructure using PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and Azure Automation.
• Design secure, resilient solutions that integrate Azure with on-premises systems, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications.
• Optimize cloud performance, availability, scalability, and cost management.
• Partner with Information Security to support Zero Trust and cloud security best practices.
• Mentor team members and serve as a trusted technical advisor across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, Azure OpenAI, intelligent automation, IoT, and cloud-native services.

Benefits

• Medical (High Deductible, HMO and PPO)
• Dental
• Vision
• Spending accounts
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Pension plan
• Annual bonus opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior