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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Cook Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Antivirus, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Log Analysis, Microsoft Office, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Remote Access Technology, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Machines, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Load Balancing, Software Troubleshooting, Azure Powershell, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Onedrive, Information Technology, Bicep, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=892f9939500743c6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Computer science?, * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment * Strong organizational and project management skills * Excellent documentation and communication skills * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously * Customer service oriented mindset with strong attention to detail, * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 5+ years of IT infrastructure experience. * 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. * Strong experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Azure Storage, Azure Backup and Site Recovery. * Strong experience with Microsoft 365 Administration, Exchange Online, Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Identity & Access Management. * Experience managing hybrid Active Directory and Azure AD environments. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS/DHCP, VPN technologies, firewalls, identity security, and email security. * Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation. * Experience managing Microsoft 365 licensing, tenant administration, and security policies. * Purview, Conditional Access Policies, MFA, and Microsoft Graph. * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Working knowledge of the following: * Microsoft Azure * Microsoft 365 / Office 365 * Exchange Online * Microsoft Intune * Microsoft Defender * PowerShell * Azure CLI * Windows Server * Active Directory / Group Policy * Networking & Firewalls * Backup & Disaster Recovery * Cloud Security & Monitoring, * Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102) * Microsoft certifications are preferred ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 enterprise environments. 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