Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimization while working closely with development, DevOps, and security teams.

Job Location: Onsite, Houston, Texas

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Design

Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure
Define cloud standards, governance, and best practices
Lead cloud migration strategies (lift & shift, refactoring, modernization)

Implementation & Operations

Deploy and manage Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Storage, and Networking
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and cost

DevOps & Automation

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)
Implement configuration management and deployment automation

Security & Compliance

Implement and manage Azure security services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)
Enforce identity and access management (IAM), policies, and governance frameworks
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

Networking

Design and manage Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues in hybrid environments

Collaboration & Leadership

Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams for cloud adoption
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Participate in architectural reviews and technical decision-making

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

5+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in Microsoft Azure
Strong expertise in:
Azure Compute (VMs, AKS, App Services)
Azure Networking (VNet, NSG, VPN, ExpressRoute)
Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk)
Azure Identity (Azure AD, RBAC)
Hands-on experience with:
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / Bicep)
CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub)
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Cloud & DevOps

Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
Experience implementing DevOps practices and automation
Familiarity with microservices architecture and APIs

Security

Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices
Experience with encryption, secrets management, and identity governance

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certifications:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400)
Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
Experience in cost optimization and FinOps practices
Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation projects

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Key Deliverables / Success Metrics

Stable, secure, and scalable Azure infrastructure
Reduced cloud costs through optimization
Faster deployment cycles via automation
High system uptime and performance

Work Environment

Agile / DevOps-driven teams
Collaboration across global stakeholders

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