Azure Cloud Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to support a Public Safety team on a short-term project engagement. This position is expected to run for an initial one-month period, with the possibility of a one-month extension, for a total anticipated duration of up to two months. The start date is to be determined.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fully remote position, and candidates must be located within the United States and available to work 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time., * Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, databases, and networking services.

• Implement and maintain Azure security controls, including identity management, access controls, monitoring, and compliance measures.
• Develop and deploy cloud-based applications and workflows utilizing Azure services such as Logic Apps.
• Support migration of existing on-premises applications and infrastructure to Azure while minimizing disruption to end users.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost optimization, performance improvements, and enhanced security.
• Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and best practices and apply them to existing solutions.
• Support and administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra Connect, and Microsoft Entra ID to ensure seamless identity and access management across hybrid environments.
• Investigate system issues and malfunctions and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work directly with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions.
• Operate effectively both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team while maintaining timely and effective communication.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure environments., * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification or higher.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with cloud computing platforms, including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions.
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts, including:
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Strong expertise with Azure technologies, including:
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Azure Networking
• VPN solutions
• Azure Policies
• Log Analytics
• Azure Monitor and Alerts
• Azure Backup
• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies, including VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience working directly with customers to gather requirements and resolve problems.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within distributed teams., * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification.
• Three to five years of experience deploying and administering resources within Azure environments.
• Experience designing and implementing virtual networking solutions and IPSec-based site-to-site connectivity.
• Working knowledge of Azure AI and Azure OpenAI concepts.
• Understanding of various deployment models, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architectures.
• Experience with PowerShell and Azure CLI automation.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and associated tools, including:
• Azure DevOps
• GitLab
• Atlassian toolsets, * Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting cloud computing platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Proven success designing and implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud-based solutions., This role is ideal for a cloud professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building and supporting secure, high-performing Azure solutions while working collaboratively with customers and geographically dispersed teams