Azure Cloud Engineer (Remote)
Location: Remote (but must reside within 50 miles of ZIP code 23116) Employment Type: 8 Month Contract w/ possible extensions Work Arrangement: 100% Remote Interview Process: Phone or In-Person Pay Rate: $55.00 to $59.42
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to support enterprise cloud infrastructure, application operations, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, PowerShell/Python, Terraform, Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop, and cloud infrastructure management.
This position involves engineering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure cloud environments while collaborating with development, infrastructure, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
Support Azure App Services, API Management/Gateways, Function Apps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
Monitor cloud performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, application connectivity, and performance issues.
Manage Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), IAM, Azure Key Vault, certificates, and secrets.
Automate infrastructure deployment and maintenance using Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.
Support cloud governance, security compliance, cost optimization, and high-availability solutions.
Maintain infrastructure documentation, change management procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
Collaborate with engineering and application teams to resolve production issues.
Participate in rotating application/help desk support and occasional after-hours maintenance.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of Microsoft Azure administration and cloud engineering experience.
2+ years working with Windows Server environments, networking, firewalls, load balancers, and infrastructure.
2+ years of scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python.
1+ year of Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform or equivalent.
Experience with Microsoft 365, Power Apps, Entra ID, and SSO administration.
Experience supporting enterprise cloud security and compliance, including PCI or similar frameworks.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git.
Experience with Azure Key Vault, certificate management, and cloud governance.
Knowledge of Azure cost management and optimization.
Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
Must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment.
Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check.
Must be available for occasional after-hours support.
Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume highlighting their Azure engineering, Terraform, scripting, cloud security, and enterprise infrastructure experience.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Mechanicsville, VA (Remote)
Salary
$55–$59.42 Per Hour
Skills
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Cloud Applicationsunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Desktop Virtualizationunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
Digital Certificatesunmatched
Disaster Recoveryunmatched
Dockerunmatched
Document Change Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Enterprise Protectionunmatched
Firewallsunmatched
Gitunmatched
Help Deskunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)unmatched
Jenkinsunmatched
Load Balancingunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
PCIunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Security Complianceunmatched
Single Sign-On (SSO)unmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Windows PowerShellunmatched
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