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Summary:
The Azure Cloud Engineer works as part of a cross-functional infrastructure and cloud engineering team to design, deploy, operate, and continuously improve secure, scalable Microsoft Azure environments. This role emphasizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, cloud networking, identity integration, and platform reliability, partnering closely with security, application, and data teams to deliver resilient, well-architected cloud platforms using DevOps best practices.

Qualifications:

Four-year college degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience
Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or Bicep)
Experience designing Azure networking architectures
CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Container experience (Docker required; AKS preferred)
Cloud security controls implementation experience
Automation and scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience

Microsoft Fabric experience
Hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute)
Azure landing zones and CAF alignment
FinOps and cost governance familiarity
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification

Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Independent judgment and initiative
Self-motivated with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Work Conditions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to sit for extended periods
Occasional travel for data center maintenance and training

Job Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep)
Build, operate, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery
Architect and manage Azure networking, including Virtual WAN, VNets, peering, Route Server, private endpoints, DNS, load balancing, and gateways
Implement identity, access control, and privilege management using Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, PIM, managed identities)
Design and operate secure storage solutions (Azure Storage, managed disks, Azure Files)
Implement secrets, key, and certificate management using Azure Key Vault
Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
Operate and support Azure compute and platform services (VMs, App Service, Functions, AKS, Front Door, Load Balancers, Gateways, WAF)
Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
Apply cloud security best practices, governance standards, and compliance controls
Support cost optimization, capacity planning, and resource lifecycle management

What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:

Medical, Dental and Vision
Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
Paid holidays
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
Charitable gift-matching program
Davidson Day of Giving - Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work

The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $95,000- $120,000 annually. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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