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# Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (AKS Platform)

- **Company:** Ampcus Inc
- **Location:** Warren, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $79,414.0 - $89,814.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), IP Routing, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, SQL Azure, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Prometheus, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Load Balancing, Microsoft Power Automate, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Google Cloud Functions, Azure AKS, Terraform, Dynatrace, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Key Vault
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18486140?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18486140%2FSenior-Azure-Cloud-Engineer-Aks-Platform-New-Jersey-Warren

## About the Role

* Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security)
 * Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
 * Terraform
 * Azure DevOps Pipelines
 * Helm Charts
 * Docker and Containers
 * Linux Administration
 * Networking and DNS
 * PowerShell, Bash, or Python
 * Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Preferred Certifications
Good to have, but not mandatory:

 * Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator
 * CKA/CKAD
 * Terraform Associate

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, automating, securing, and supporting enterprise Azure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure infrastructure, Kubernetes (AKS), Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and cloud operations. This role requires a proactive individual who can quickly adapt, take ownership of platform services, and drive engineering excellence.

Core Responsibilities
Azure Cloud Engineering

 * Design, deploy, and support Azure resources and cloud infrastructure.
 * Manage Azure services including:
 + Application Gateway and Load Balancers
 + Azure Firewall and Private Endpoints
 + Compute services - VMs, App Services, Function Apps, Logic Apps
 + Storage Accounts - Blob and File Shares
 + AI Cognitive Services - Foundry, Search, and related services
 + Azure SQL and PostgreSQL
 + Key Vault
 + Azure DNS - Private DNS Zones
 + Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
 + Virtual Networks, NSGs, and Route Tables
 * Implement Azure security, governance, RBAC, Managed Identities, and networking best practices.

Kubernetes & Containers

 * Design, deploy, and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
 * Manage cluster lifecycle, upgrades, scaling, security, and monitoring.
 * Administer Kubernetes services, including Dockerfiles, deployment manifests, and related configurations.
 * Support Helm Charts, Gateway API (Envoy), CSI Drivers, Workload Identity, and container platforms.
 * Troubleshoot Kubernetes, application, networking, and storage issues.

Infrastructure Automation

 * Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules.
 * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and environment standardization.
 * Automate infrastructure provisioning and platform operations.

Monitoring & Operations

 * Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana, and Dynatrace.
 * Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and performance optimization.
 * Drive reliability, security, and cost optimization initiatives.