Cloud Systems Engineer

• Serve as the technical lead and primary escalation point for Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise identity, and VMware platforms.
• Own platform outcomes, including reliability, security, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Set technical direction, standards, and best practices for engineers to follow.
• Design and operate Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD), including hybrid identity, authentication, and access controls.
• Lead hands-on administration and advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
• Architect and operate Azure infrastructure services, including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Application Gateway.
• Provide senior-level administration and troubleshooting across both Windows and Linux based systems in hybrid and cloud environments.
• Drive automation, monitoring, and operational maturity through PowerShell scripting and tooling.
• Lead and coordinate complex incident response efforts, including triage, cross-team communication, root cause analysis, and driving permanent remediation.
• Drive automation, monitoring, and operational maturity using PowerShell and tooling.
• Support cloud governance and FinOps initiatives, including cost optimization and tagging standards.
• Mentor engineers and partner with Security, Architecture, and Application teams.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide leadership during major incidents.

• Expert-level, hands-on experience with Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) in enterprise and hybrid environments.

• Demonstrated experience operating as a technical lead, including mentoring engineers, setting standards, and owning platform outcomes.

• Strong hands-on administration of Microsoft 365, with deep experience in Exchange Online and Teams and solid working knowledge of SharePoint and OneDrive.

• Proven experience administering Azure VMware environments, including VM lifecycle management, performance troubleshooting, and high availability.

• Deep practical experience designing, deploying, and operating Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Application Gateway.

• Ability to lead technical design decisions while remaining actively involved in implementation and troubleshooting. Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Linux systems, including administration, troubleshooting, networking, and integration in hybrid cloud environments.

• Solid understanding of identity, networking, security, and operational governance in hybrid cloud environments.

• Working knowledge of FinOps principles, including cloud cost governance, optimization, and accountability.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership.

• Proven ability to lead under pressure and drive resolution during high-impact incidents., * Bachelor s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in systems, virtualization, or cloud engineering roles.

• Demonstrated senior-level experience supporting Azure VMware Solution (AVS), Azure Infrastructure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise identity services.

• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting Linux systems in enterprise or cloud environments.

• Proven experience leading or playing a key technical role in hybrid cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Professional certifications preferred:

• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
• Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)
• Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102)
• VMware VCP (or equivalent experience)