Senior Azure Cloud Engineer
kforceMemphis, TN
$160,000 per year
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Description:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer in Memphis, TN.
Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and support enterprise cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This individual will play a key role in building secure, scalable, resilient cloud environments and partnering across infrastructure, security, application development, and technology teams. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on Azure engineering experience with the ability to operate at a senior level, troubleshoot complex cloud environments, automate infrastructure, and contribute to cloud architecture and technical direction.
What You'll Do:
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services* Build secure, scalable, highly available, and resilient Azure environments* Deploy and manage Azure resources including virtual machines, storage, networking, databases, identity, and related infrastructure services* Design and support Azure networking, including Virtual Networks, subnets, routing, load balancing, private connectivity, and network security* Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and/or ARM templates* Develop automation using tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Python to improve cloud provisioning and operational efficiency* Partner with application development, security, networking, and infrastructure teams to support cloud-based applications and services* Monitor and optimize Azure environments for performance, availability, security, scalability, and reliability* Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure, connectivity, performance, and deployment issues* Support cloud security and identity practices using technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, and managed identities* Contribute to cloud architecture decisions, engineering standards, best practices, and technical documentation
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; Equivalent professional experience will also be considered* 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical role* Significant hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting solutions within Microsoft Azure* Experience supporting enterprise-scale, production Azure environments* Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform, Bicep, and/or ARM templates* Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or similar technologies* Experience designing solutions with scalability, resiliency, high availability, and disaster recovery in mind* Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, networking, compute, storage, identity, security, and cloud architecture* Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, access management, and networking concepts* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex cloud infrastructure issues* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert* Experience operating at a Senior Azure Engineer, Azure Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, or Azure Architect level* Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions* Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)* Experience supporting cloud migrations or modernization initiatives* Experience working within hybrid cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments* Familiarity with cloud governance, monitoring, automation, and cost-optimization practices Job TypeDirect Hire Compensation140000 - $160000
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