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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - Azure - **Company:** Specialty Cores Inc - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Github, Linux System Administration, Modular Design, Virtual Desktops, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Fortify (Software), Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Information Technology, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, SentinelOne Expertise, Api Management, Docker - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fb15dd168cea387c ## About the Role * Core Azure Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Entra ID, RBAC) and proficiency with native management tools, including Azure Portal, CLI, PowerShell, and Azure Monitor. * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): High proficiency in Terraform for deploying and managing Azure environments, encompassing module creation, state management, and GitHub CI/CD integration. * Automation & Scripting: Strong capability in PowerShell and Bash to effectively streamline routine administrative tasks and deployments. * Cloud Cost Optimization: Proven ability to execute financial efficiency strategies, including Reserved Instance (RI) management, resource rightsizing, and consolidation. * Incident Response & Diagnostics: Demonstrated skill in analyzing logs and metrics, managing incident remediation, and ensuring overall platform health through proactive maintenance. * Continuity & Resilience Support: Experience supporting business continuity workflows, executing disaster recovery procedures, and maintaining high availability setups to ensure reliable system uptime. Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field. * 3+ years in Enterprise Information Technology engineering and/or operations. * 3+ years of previous Microsoft Azure experience or relevant exposure including the following: + Microsoft Entra Id, Azure Update Manager, Azure Virtual Desktop, API Management, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, App Services + PowerShell or other scripting language experience + Docker/Container experience a plus * 1+ years of previous Terraform experience or relevant exposure. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position. ## Description The Cloud Engineering team is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to facilitate operational needs within the group. This individual will play a crucial role in day-to-day cloud operations primarily in Azure but would also extend to AWS., * Ensure High Availability: Guarantee the uptime and peak performance of critical Azure-hosted enterprise workloads across a comprehensive suite of IaaS and PaaS services. * Drive Cloud Delivery: Collaborate seamlessly with application teams and business units to accelerate the deployment of impactful cloud solutions. * Resolve & Stabilize: Swiftly diagnose and troubleshoot complex cloud incidents, ensuring continuous operational stability and uninterrupted service. * Support Continuity & Resilience: Maintain business continuity workflows, execute routine disaster recovery procedures, and support high availability environments to guarantee reliable system uptime. * Empower Operations: Develop comprehensive documentation and runbooks to streamline support workflows, ensure business continuity, and drive automation. * Maintain System Integrity: Oversee cross-platform health and compliance through centralized Azure Update Management across Windows and Linux environments. * Fortify Security: Strengthen the cloud security posture by implementing and managing SentinelOne deployment policies for vital infrastructure and PaaS resources. * Optimize Cloud Spend: Spearhead cost-efficiency initiatives, such as resource rightsizing, strategic reservations, and targeted automation, to maximize cloud ROI across Azure and AWS. * Engineer Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design scalable, repeatable, and automated Azure infrastructure deployments utilizing advanced Terraform scripting and modular design. * Champion DevOps Excellence: Integrate IaC deployments into robust CI/CD pipelines, upholding the highest standards of modern DevOps best practices. ## Related Videos - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)