Remote Cloud Engineer

Summary

Join our growing SysOps Team as a highly motivated Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, manage, and monitor cloud-based solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Information Technology space
• 3+ years of proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including design, implementation, automation, support, and management of cloud infrastructure and services
• Azure AZ-305/Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert or relevant certifications are a plus
• In-depth knowledge of Azure networking, security, and identity management, including VNets, NSGs, ASGs, Azure FW, Front Door, DNS zones, VPN, encryption, key management, and EntraID
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as Bash, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, and Ansible
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), version control, and configuration management
• Proven experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost-efficiency using tools like Azure Monitor and DataDog
• Familiarity with Docker, Container Apps, App Services, and SQL is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments, including encryption, IAM, network security, backup, monitoring, and data protection to support various business functions
• Maintain and improve policies around RBAC, MFA, and least-privilege principles to protect cloud environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, Security, and Operations, to ensure cloud solutions meet business requirements, security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2), and support internal/external audits
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage and implement solutions to ensure efficient use to reduce operational costs without compromising performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud-related issues, providing ongoing support and maintenance for cloud infrastructure and applications
• Collaborate with software development teams to ensure that cloud environments align with application development needs and assist in supporting the development and maintenance of automated deployment pipelines using DevOps best practices, ensuring efficient and reliable application and infrastructure delivery
• Develop and maintain cross-functional automations around deployments, routine tasks, maintenance, and remediations within your domain

Benefits

• Market competitive pay leveraging Carta data
• Employee recognition through Bonusly (birthdays, anniversaries, achievements, etc.)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching- 50% match up to 6% of compensation after 90 days
• Unlimited PTO
• Supportive time off including paid volunteer days and company holidays
• Employer-contributed healthcare benefits, encompassing medical, dental, and vision coverage, with plans available for dependents and choices for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 12 weeks primary parent leave, 4 weeks secondary parent leave - full pay (adoption as well)