[Hiring] Azure Cloud Operations Engineer @LaunchTech

Role Description

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Operations Engineer to support our work at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

• Deploy and manage Azure cloud infrastructure including compute resources, virtual networks, storage solutions, and application services.
• Monitor and optimize cloud system performance by tracking availability and performance metrics, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
• Implement and enforce security measures including security policies, best practices, and compliance requirements to safeguard cloud resources and protect sensitive data.
• Automate cloud operations and processes by developing scripts and automation tools using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python to streamline repetitive tasks and reduce human error.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, managing incidents with a focus on service restoration and collaborating with development and IT teams to minimize downtime.
• Manage rollout of patches and release management, including scheduling and implementing system updates following organizational guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze resource usage to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data and application availability during unforeseen events.
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment, evaluate new Azure services based on requirements, and recommend architectural improvements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for cloud infrastructure, configurations, processes, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have at least 8 years of experience in cloud engineering or cloud operations, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Must hold an active AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification.
• Must have demonstrated experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure including compute, virtual networking, storage, and application services.
• Must have hands-on experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
• Must have experience implementing and enforcing cloud security policies and compliance frameworks within Azure environments.
• Must have experience with incident management, troubleshooting, and service restoration in a cloud operations environment.
• Must have experience developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans within Azure.

Requirements

• Hold an AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions certification.
• Hold an AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification.
• Experience with Azure cost management tools and resource optimization strategies.
• Experience with patch and release management processes in an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps or related platforms.
• Strong technical documentation skills with experience producing infrastructure and operational runbooks.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
• And more