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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure & Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** PwrQ Holdings LLC - **Location:** Dayton, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Log Analysis, Windows Servers, Peering, Dell PowerEdge, Role-Based Access Control, Real-Time Operating Systems, Azure Active Directory, Cadence Virtuoso, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, HybridCloud, Bicep, Patch Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Network Server - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59358525-azure-infrastructure-engineer ## About the Role Required * 7+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering and infrastructure * Proven experience consolidating Azure tenants, subscriptions, or large-scale environments * Deep expertise in Azure networking - VNet design, VPN/ExpressRoute, segmentation * Strong experience with Azure compute, storage, and platform services * Hands-on experience with Azure governance - Policy, RBAC, management groups * Experience managing on-premises Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP * Experience with Hyper-V in a multi-site or multi-entity environment * Strong experience with cloud cost optimization and financial governance (FinOps) * Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity and access management * Ability to lead complex, multi-team cloud and infrastructure transformation efforts Preferred * Experience with M&A or multi-entity environment consolidation * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code - Terraform, Bicep, ARM * Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and observability platforms * Experience with Azure Arc and Azure Update Manager * Experience with Defender for Servers and Microsoft Defender for Cloud * Knowledge of hybrid environments - on-prem to Azure transition * Microsoft Azure certifications - Solutions Architect, Security, Network ## Description We are seeking a Lead Azure Engineer to drive two connected missions: the consolidation of Forgent's Azure environments into a single enterprise-scale cloud platform, and the day-to-day ownership of on premises infrastructure across all sites. This is a hybrid cloud and infrastructure engineering role - you will own the full stack from physical servers and Hyper-V environments through to Azure landing zones and governance., Azure Tenant Consolidation & Platform * Lead consolidation of multiple Azure tenants, subscriptions, and environments into a unified enterprise Azure platform * Design and implement Azure landing zones, subscription models, and resource organization strategies * Standardize and optimize: Networking (VNets, peering, hybrid connectivity); Compute and storage services; Disaster recovery and high availability architectures * Drive cost optimization initiatives: Rightsizing resources and eliminating redundant environments; Reserved instances and savings plans * Implement and enforce Azure governance: Azure Policy, RBAC, tagging standards, and cost controls * Lead identity integration using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including cross-tenant trust and access models * Partner with security teams to implement Zero Trust architecture and compliance controls * Provide technical leadership, roadmap planning, and executive-level updates On-Premises Infrastructure * Own and manage Hyper-V environments across all Forgent sites * Manage physical server infrastructure including Dell PowerEdge servers - hardware lifecycle, rack and stack, capacity planning * Maintain Active Directory (on-prem) site health, replication, and DNS/DHCP across all sites * Manage Azure DNS and on-prem Windows DNS for all entities * Maintain and operate Synology NAS and backup tooling across the environment * Build and maintain a server golden image pipeline for standardized OS deployments Security & Patching * Deploy and manage Defender for Servers P2 across all Arc-onboarded on-premises servers * Implement Azure Arc to extend Azure governance, policy, and Defender coverage to on-prem infrastructure * Implement Azure Update Manager for unified patch management across Azure VMs and Arc enabled servers * Define and maintain patch cadence, compliance reporting, and maintenance windows across all entities Backup & Resilience * Define and execute a unified backup strategy across Azure VMs, on-prem servers, and NAS * Configure recovery vaults, retention policies, and offsite replication * Define and validate RTOs and RPOs per entity and workload tier * Ensure disaster recovery and high availability architectures are documented and tested, * Own and lead a large-scale Azure transformation initiative across a growing multi-site enterprise * Directly impact cost reduction, security posture, and operational efficiency organization-wide * Build a modern, standardized cloud and infrastructure platform across a growing NYSE-listed enterprise * Work on a greenfield consolidation with real ownership - this is not a maintenance role * Collaborative team environment with a clear technology roadmap and leadership support ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Transforming Education: A Journey from interactive Markdown to Remote-Labs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/941-transforming-education-a-journey-from-interactive-markdown-to-remote-labs) - [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) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - Cost Optimization in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2100-azure-well-architected-framework-cost-optimization-in-practice) - [P2P networks in Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/209-p2p-networks-in-blockchain) - [PET ARENA Season 2.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100237-pet-arena-season-2) ## 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) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)