IT Cloud Engineer

IT Cloud Engineer (Azure DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering) About the Opportunity
The Intersect Group is partnering with an innovative organization that is modernizing its technology landscape through cloud-first strategies, automation, and scalable engineering practices. This organization is committed to delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing digital solutions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Joining this team provides the opportunity to play a key role in cloud transformation initiatives, influence modern engineering practices, and contribute to mission-critical applications that support business growth and operational success.

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Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced IT Cloud Engineer to lead the migration of on-premises applications to Microsoft Azure and support the ongoing reliability, performance, and scalability of cloud-based solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role that combines cloud infrastructure, DevOps, automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will design and implement Azure-based infrastructure, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and ensure operational excellence across application environments. This individual will collaborate closely with development, QA, architecture, and infrastructure teams to drive cloud adoption, improve delivery practices, and provide production support for critical applications.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies and Terraform.
• Lead the migration of on-premises applications and services to Azure cloud environments.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, FluxCD, and related DevOps tools.
• Implement application and infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor and Datadog.
• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for production incidents, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Support application reliability, performance, and availability through SRE best practices.
• Collaborate with development teams to test, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
• Manage API onboarding activities through Kong/OneAPI gateways and support lower-environment data refresh processes.
• Evaluate and perform proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging cloud and DevOps technologies.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure effective application operations and service delivery.
• Participate in on-call support rotations as required.

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Key Requirements

• 8+ years of overall IT experience, including cloud engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience designing and managing Azure environments using Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Proven experience migrating applications from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, FluxCD, and modern DevOps frameworks.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Knowledge of Azure services such as Azure Front Door, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Storage, Azure PostgreSQL, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions with Azure Monitor, Datadog, and related tools.
• Familiarity with GitHub Enterprise, Helm, Kustomize, Jira, Confluence, Kong Gateway, and enterprise DevSecOps practices.
• Understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks, including Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark and security scanning tools such as Coverity, Black Duck, and Wiz.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner across technical and business teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Relocation assistance is not available.

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Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• GitHub Actions Certification

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Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology environment where you'll have a direct impact on cloud transformation, application reliability, and engineering excellence. You'll work with modern Azure technologies, contribute to strategic initiatives, and collaborate with talented professionals dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.
Apply Today
If you have the Azure, DevOps, and SRE expertise to drive modern cloud solutions and operational excellence, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and contact information to The Intersect Group today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.