We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to help design, build, and scale secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments in Microsoft Azure. This role will play a critical part in standing up Azure Landing Zones, enabling DevOps best practices, and supporting modern application platforms. You will work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure cloud solutions are reliable, scalable, and aligned with organizational standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, automation, and influencing cloud architecture at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud environments, including Azure Landing Zones
Build and maintain infrastructure as code using ARM templates, Terraform, and Bicep
Support and optimize Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, Functions, AKS, networking, and storage
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
Implement automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools
Partner with security teams to implement DevSecOps practices and ensure compliance with cloud security standards
Troubleshoot complex cloud issues and drive root cause resolution
Collaborate across teams and provide guidance on Azure best practices and architecture patterns

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
6 to 10 years of overall IT experience
At least 5 years of hands-on cloud engineering experience
Demonstrated success standing up Azure Landing Zones and enterprise Azure environments

Technical Skills

Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including:

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure App Services and Functions
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure DevOps
Strong understanding of:
Infrastructure as Code using ARM, Terraform, and Bicep
C# and modern development concepts
Azure networking concepts including VNETs, VPNs, load balancers, and firewalls
Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools and automation
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, cloud security best practices, and compliance standards

Nice to Have

Experience working with additional cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud
Azure certifications such as: Azure Solutions Architect or Azure DevOps Engineer

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail

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