Cloud Engineer

We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to support and strengthen a hybrid infrastructure environment across on-premises systems and Microsoft Azure in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role focuses on maintaining resilient connectivity, improving cloud network performance, and reinforcing security across critical platforms. The position works closely with infrastructure and cybersecurity partners in an Agile setting to deliver reliable operations and continuous enhancements. This role is a Direct Hire opportunity and does not offer sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be local to Milwaukee, WI and available to be onsite when needed (hybrid schedule).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily operations for hybrid cloud and enterprise network services, ensuring stable performance across local infrastructure and Azure-based environments.

• Administer and refine core Azure networking services, including virtual networks, security groups, routing controls, firewalls, application delivery components, and private connectivity solutions.

• Support a hub-and-spoke cloud architecture by managing subnet design, traffic flow, access rules, and route configuration to keep environments secure and well organized.

• Oversee hybrid access methods such as site-to-site and point-to-site connectivity, while helping sustain dependable links between on-premises resources and cloud services.

• Use monitoring and diagnostic tools to investigate connectivity issues, analyze trends, and resolve incidents affecting network availability or cloud operations.

• Manage backup and disaster recovery capabilities through Azure recovery services, including validation exercises, restoration planning, and maintenance of operational runbooks.

• Partner with infrastructure and security teams to coordinate changes, upgrades, patching activities, and incident response efforts across shared platforms.

• Contribute to cloud networking standards, technical documentation, and ongoing improvements that promote secure, efficient, and scalable operations.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives while supporting a collaborative and delivery-focused team environment.

Requirements * At least 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, network engineering, or a closely related infrastructure role.

• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure networking, including virtual networks, network security controls, route tables, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, virtual private connectivity, and private endpoint design.

• Strong knowledge of core networking concepts such as TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing, and secure tunnel technologies used in enterprise environments.

• Experience supporting disaster recovery and backup operations with Azure Recovery Services, including backup policy management, failover planning, and recovery testing.

• Working knowledge of virtualization and infrastructure platforms across Windows, Linux, VMware, and enterprise storage environments.

• Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Network Watcher, or packet analysis utilities.

• Exposure to security and remote access technologies, along with the ability to work effectively with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams.

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®

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