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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Cloud Systems Engineer - **Company:** SOLV Energy, LLC - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,167.0 - $143,529.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Data Integration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Computing Environment, Monitoring of Systems, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Workflow Management Systems, Zabbix, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Terraform - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9a516abb04f5f75d ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, related technology field, or equivalent combination of education and experience * 10+ years overall IT infrastructure experience, including 5+ years building and operating production workloads in Azure at enterprise scale * Expertise in Azure cloud systems oversight, performance tuning, and administration. * Linux Operating System Experience / Knowledge * Strong knowledge of cloud security technologies and best practices * Expertise with Infrastructure as Code: design and security, configuration management, integration, deployment, performance monitoring and tuning, automation of infrastructure. * Expertise with ARM templates and Terraform to enable automation. * Expertise with Entra ID Administration * Expertise with networking and networking protocols & services. * Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash for automation * Expertise with deployment techniques (and tools) in a distributed environment. * Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of comfort with varying types of audiences * Emotional intelligence, flexible work style, and excellent diplomatic skills across all levels of an organization * Expertise designing and delivering complex solutions on time and with expected quality. * Expertise supporting various compliance and regulatory frameworks. * Advanced skills in performance tuning and optimization of cloud resources * Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, work independently, manage time, and deliver on commitments. * Hands-on experience operating enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms * Practical experience automating operational tasks using scripting and orchestration tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, and tools like Ansible or AWX. * Familiarity with AI-assisted features in monitoring or automation tools Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. ## Description The Azure Cloud Systems Engineer will will manage, maintain, and support SOLV Energy's Azure and AWS cloud-based infrastructure to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure operations, while maximizing the value of subscribed systems and services. This is a hands-on technologist role, reporting to the IT Infrastructure and Cloud Manager and will have responsibility for all aspects of the company's cloud-based computing infrastructure and services., * This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned, * Assess current Azure and AWS instance and create continuous improvement roadmap. * Define cloud systems strategy to maximize the return on IT investments, while meeting or exceeding uptime and performance expectations. * Drive the adoption of best practices in cloud architecture and operations, ensuring high standards of performance and security. * Design, plan, and implement Azure and AWS based systems and services in support of functional, storage, compute, data integration, and systems security initiatives. * Collaborate with SecOps and IT Operations teams to ensure that new or updated solutions and services comply with the enterprise cyber security standards. * Proactively identify and apply system updates to prevent issues, strengthen security, tune performance, automate tasks, and manage costs. * Monitor Azure and AWS systems operations and address alerts, anomalies, and issues. * Develop and support Disaster Recovery, Backup, and retention policies on Azure and AWS platforms. * Maintain zero trust endpoint security with tools such as Microsoft Defender * Develop and implement training programs for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in Azure technologies * Lead project planning and execution, ensuring timely delivery of cloud solutions and adherence to project timelines * Manage cloud networking and security and monitor the logging of systems. * Development and maintenance of IT policies and procedures. * Ensure compliance with IT General Controls, provide needed information in support of audits and to substantiate process and controls compliance. * Own and maintain enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms, including Zabbix and cloud-native tools, to provide clear visibility into the health, performance, capacity, and availability of Azure and AWS environments. * Build and support automation workflows using scripting and orchestration tools such as Ansible/AWX and operational runbooks to reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and streamline day-to-day operations. * Identify and adopt practical AI-assisted features within monitoring and automation tools to improve anomaly detection, alert quality, and operational insights, while ensuring decisions and remediation remain under engineering control. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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