Senior Cloud Engineer Azure

Stafford Gray • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Cloud Engineer (Microsoft Azure) plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade cloud solutions within Azure environments. This position requires a strategic mindset to ensure scalability, security, and high availability while optimizing cost and performance. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, drives cloud adoption initiatives, and provides technical leadership to ensure the organization’s cloud infrastructure aligns with business objectives.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years in IT infrastructure or systems engineering, with at least 3–5 years focused on cloud engineering.
• Proven experience in designing and managing enterprise-scale Azure environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, governance frameworks, and cost management strategies.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead technical discussions and mentor team members.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Azure-based solutions, including virtual machines, networking, storage, identity, and security components.
• Lead migration of on-premises workloads and applications to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to best practices.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Terraform, ARM templates, Azure CLI, and PowerShell to streamline provisioning and configuration.
• Continuously monitor and optimize resource utilization, applying cost-saving strategies and performance tuning techniques.
• Implement governance frameworks, enforce RBAC policies, and leverage Azure Security Center to maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Diagnose and resolve complex cloud-related issues, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other technical teams.
• Work closely with architects, developers, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and maintain detailed documentation of cloud environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees