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# Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** THE JUDGE GROUP, INC.
- **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Microsoft SharePoint, Information Technology, Terraform
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/194dc1c2-9727-4ce3-bbf8-340e2aeacb00

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
 * 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related technical roles
 * Experience managing Microsoft Azure environments
 * Experience administering Microsoft 365 solutions including Exchange Online and SharePoint Online
 * Experience supporting enterprise cloud services and infrastructure
 * Experience managing Entra ID environments
 * Strong understanding of cloud operations, security, and administration

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code platforms
 * Experience with Rubrik or similar enterprise backup and recovery solutions
 * Knowledge of cloud automation and infrastructure provisioning practices
 * Experience working within regulated or enterprise environments

What Success Looks Like

 * You bring structure and strategy to cloud initiatives
 * You proactively identify opportunities for automation and modernization
 * You collaborate effectively across technical and business teams
 * You take ownership of outcomes and execute with confidence
 * You stay curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning

## Description

We're seeking a Cloud Engineer to help shape and accelerate a large-scale cloud modernization effort. This role offers the opportunity to own key Microsoft cloud technologies, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with technical leaders to build secure, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions.

You'll play a central role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud services that support enterprise-wide operations while helping define the organization's future cloud strategy.
What You'll Do

 * Design, implement, and support Microsoft Azure cloud solutions
 * Serve as a key technical owner for Microsoft 365 services and cloud infrastructure
 * Manage and optimize Azure tenant configurations and cloud services
 * Administer Entra ID and identity management solutions
 * Collaborate with Architecture, Information Security, and Infrastructure teams to develop secure cloud solutions
 * Drive Infrastructure as Code initiatives and cloud automation efforts
 * Participate in cloud governance, security, and modernization discussions
 * Support enterprise backup, recovery, and cloud resiliency strategies
 * Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency
 * Contribute to cloud roadmaps and long-term technology planning


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