Remote Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Description:

• As a Microsoft Cloud Engineer, you will design, deploy, and manage secure Azure IaaS and PaaS environments, including Virtual Machines, Networking, App Services, and more.
• You will implement and optimize Azure networking components such as VNets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall with a focus on secure architecture.
• Your responsibilities will include monitoring performance and costs across Azure environments, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness, including integrated security alerting.
• You will build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform, embedding security automation in CI/CD pipelines.
• You will administer and enhance Microsoft 365, with an emphasis on SharePoint Online and Microsoft Intune, supporting complex migrations and secure endpoint management.
• Configuring and securing Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Exchange Online, and OneDrive for Business will be part of your role, enabling secure collaboration and compliance.
• You will implement hybrid identity solutions with Microsoft Entra Connect and Azure AD (Entra ID), supporting secure synchronization and access management.
• Enforcing identity governance through Conditional Access, MFA, and lifecycle management aligned to least privilege principles will be essential.
• You will strengthen cloud security using tools like Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft 365 Compliance.
• Developing automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Automation to streamline secure cloud operations will be required.
• Troubleshooting complex cloud environments, addressing infrastructure, identity, and Microsoft 365 issues with a security-first mindset will be part of your duties.
• You will document cloud architectures and security baselines while mentoring junior team members and leading knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Proven experience with large-scale Microsoft 365 deployments and migrations, particularly around SharePoint Online and Microsoft Intune design, migration, and management is necessary.
• You must demonstrate expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Azure solutions, including cloud migration projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Entra Connect in hybrid environments, including traditional Active Directory migrations and consolidations is essential.
• Significant experience implementing and managing security solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Microsoft 365) is required.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Intune is necessary.
• Proficiency with Azure IaaS (VMs, Networking, Storage) and PaaS services is required.
• A strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Firewalls), with an emphasis on secure network design is essential.
• You should be skilled in scripting and automation using PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform is necessary.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud security practices and Microsoft security tools including Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Sentinel, Azure Security Center, Conditional Access, and Azure Information Protection (AIP) is required.

Benefits:

• We offer competitive pay with a performance-based bonus.
• Employees enjoy generous paid time off and a flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• You will have the benefit of working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment.