Cloud Engineer

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📍Remote - United States

Summary

Join our team as a Microsoft Cloud Engineer and design, deploy, and manage secure Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. You will implement and optimize Azure networking, monitor performance and costs, and build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Responsibilities include administering Microsoft 365, configuring and securing Microsoft 365 tools, implementing hybrid identity solutions, enforcing identity governance, and strengthening cloud security. You will also develop automation scripts, troubleshoot complex environments, and document cloud architectures. This role requires collaboration with IT teams and mentorship of junior team members. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Microsoft technologies and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Requirements

  • Translating technical requirements into secure, scalable Microsoft cloud solutions
  • Navigating complex Microsoft 365 environments, especially SharePoint Online, Intune, and Teams
  • Building secure and resilient hybrid cloud architectures using Azure and Entra ID
  • Implementing best practices in cloud governance, identity management, and compliance
  • Automating repetitive tasks and enhancing efficiency with scripting tools
  • Collaborating across IT teams to solve problems and improve operational security
  • Creating clear, thorough documentation and empowering others through mentorship
  • Multitasking, being flexible & paying close attention to detail
  • Staying up-to-date with the latest Microsoft technologies and best practices, learning new concepts quickly and thoroughly
  • Promoting the mission and Shared Values of our company
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven experience with large-scale Microsoft 365 deployments and migrations, particularly around SharePoint Online and Microsoft Intune design, migration, and management
  • Demonstrated 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
  • Significant experience implementing and managing security solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Microsoft 365)
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Intune
  • Proficiency with Azure IaaS (VMs, Networking, Storage) and PaaS services
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Firewalls), with an emphasis on secure network design
  • Skilled in scripting and automation using PowerShell and Azure CLI
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform
  • 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)

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage secure Azure IaaS and PaaS environments, including Virtual Machines, Networking, App Services, and more
  • Implement and optimize Azure networking components such as VNets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall with a focus on secure architecture
  • Monitor performance and costs across Azure environments, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness, including integrated security alerting
  • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform—embedding security automation in CI/CD pipelines
  • Administer and enhance Microsoft 365, with an emphasis on SharePoint Online and Microsoft Intune, supporting complex migrations and secure endpoint management
  • Configure and secure Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Exchange Online, and OneDrive for Business, enabling secure collaboration and compliance
  • Implement hybrid identity solutions with Microsoft Entra Connect and Azure AD (Entra ID), supporting secure synchronization and access management
  • Enforce identity governance through Conditional Access, MFA, and lifecycle management aligned to least privilege principles
  • Strengthen cloud security using tools like Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft 365 Compliance
  • Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Automation to streamline secure cloud operations
  • Troubleshoot complex cloud environments, addressing infrastructure, identity, and Microsoft 365 issues with a security-first mindset
  • Document cloud architectures and security baselines, while mentoring junior team members and leading knowledge-sharing initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with and performance-based bonus
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match

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