Azure Cloud Engineer - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer - Hybrid position with a Major Financial Services Firm located in New York, NY. This is a 6 month contract opportunity.

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments while supporting application teams with cloud architecture, automation, and operational best practices. The engineer will play a key role in migrating workloads to Azure, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring platform reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure services
• Configure and manage Azure networking components such as VNets, subnets, NSGs, load balancers, and application gateways
• Provision and manage Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Monitor and maintain Azure environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Manage Azure storage solutions including Blob Storage, Files, and Managed Disks
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and platform issues across Azure environments
• Perform performance tuning, scaling, and optimization of cloud resources
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Support cloud migrations and deployment of workloads to Azure

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7–10 years of experience in Infrastructure or Cloud Engineering role
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services including computer networking, and storage
• Experience with Azure Virtual Machines, VNets, Load Balancers, Azure App Services, and AKS
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking and cloud architecture fundamentals
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with Azure monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Strong communication skills to articulate thought processes and rationale
• Must be able to work hybrid, onsite in New York City from Tuesday to Thursday

Desired skills:

• Previous experience in the financial services industry
• Exposure to AI or Machine Learning concepts

Pay range: $79.10 - $89.10 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.