Remote Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (Remote EST Hours)

Description:

• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer with 8+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting cloud infrastructure, optimizing performance, ensuring security, and managing Azure-based applications for the organization.
• This role requires a deep understanding of Azure services, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices to drive cloud adoption and operational excellence.
• This is a fully remote position with core hours from 11am to 4:30pm EST.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure services. Develop high-level and detailed design documents.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure resources, including virtual networks, VMs, databases, storage, and identity management (Azure AD).
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, and Azure DevOps to automate cloud infrastructure deployment and management.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security. Optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency through regular analysis.
• Implement security best practices, manage identity and access controls, and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies. Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, integrate with version control systems, and automate deployment and scaling processes for applications on Azure.
• Design and implement disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or data loss.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for issues related to cloud infrastructure, network performance, and application performance. Act as the escalation point for cloud-related incidents.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for cloud architectures, deployments, processes, and procedures. Provide guidance and best practices for cloud use across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and refine the organization's Azure cloud strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and future growth.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, specifically with Microsoft Azure.
• A deep understanding of Azure services, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices is required.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, and Azure DevOps is essential.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience in designing disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for cloud infrastructure and application performance issues are required.
• Strong documentation skills are necessary to create and maintain detailed records of cloud architectures and processes.
• Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop cloud strategies.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $150,000 a year.
• This is a fully remote position, providing flexibility in work location.
• Employees will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and practices.
• The role allows for collaboration with various teams, enhancing professional growth and development.
• The company promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement in cloud engineering practices.