[Hiring] Azure Cloud Engineer @The Custom Group of Companies

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to support enterprise cloud infrastructure, application operations, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, PowerShell/Python, Terraform, Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop, and cloud infrastructure management.

This position involves engineering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure cloud environments while collaborating with development, infrastructure, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Support Azure App Services, API Management/Gateways, Function Apps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Monitor cloud performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, application connectivity, and performance issues.
• Manage Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), IAM, Azure Key Vault, certificates, and secrets.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and maintenance using Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.
• Support cloud governance, security compliance, cost optimization, and high-availability solutions.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, change management procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with engineering and application teams to resolve production issues.
• Participate in rotating application/help desk support and occasional after-hours maintenance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Microsoft Azure administration and cloud engineering experience.
• 2+ years working with Windows Server environments, networking, firewalls, load balancers, and infrastructure.
• 2+ years of scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python.
• 1+ year of Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Power Apps, Entra ID, and SSO administration.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud security and compliance, including PCI or similar frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git.
• Experience with Azure Key Vault, certificate management, and cloud governance.
• Knowledge of Azure cost management and optimization.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment.
• Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check.
• Must be available for occasional after-hours support.

Benefits

• 8 Month Contract w/ possible extensions.
• 100% Remote work arrangement.
• Pay Rate: $55.00 to $59.42.