Sr. Azure Engineer

Selene Finance LP•Remote - Texas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Azure Engineer will manage and maintain Selene’s Azure cloud infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our cloud environments, supporting our financial services applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement cloud solutions that meet business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Or, equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in Azure IaaS/PaaS
Managing complex native and hybrid cloud solutions
Designing and implementing solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and application services
Supporting DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Azure Administrator Associate is required
Proficiency in Azure services, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and other relevant tools.
Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are desirable.
Previous experience with MSP, Black Knight/LPS and Fiserv preferred.

Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture Design: Architect robust and scalable Azure solutions aligned with business requirements, including compute, storage, networking, database, and application services.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager templates to define and manage infrastructure through code, ensuring consistency and repeatability.
Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline cloud deployments, configuration management, and operational tasks using tools like PowerShell or Python.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and analyze Azure resource utilization to identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize costs, and ensure efficient resource allocation.
Security Implementation: Design and enforce robust security measures across the Azure environment, including access controls, data encryption, vulnerability management, and compliance with industry standards.
Cloud Monitoring and Logging: Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues, analyze system health, and generate actionable insights.
Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, provide guidance on best practices, and troubleshoot complex Azure issues.
Cost Management: Analyze cloud spending, identify cost optimization opportunities, and implement strategies to control Azure costs.
Azure Infrastructure Management: Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, app services, and networking components.
Office 365 Management: Monitor, configure, and manage Office 365 resources, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, users, permissions, and roles.
Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery plans to protect critical data and ensure business continuity.
Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to design and implement cloud solutions that align with business objectives.
Assess and Optimize Cloud Infrastructure: Continuously evaluate emerging Azure technologies and best practices to enhance scalability, security, and performance. Identify opportunities to optimize existing cloud infrastructure, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining high availability and reliability. Implement governance policies and automation to streamline resource utilization and reduce waste.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.