Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Oxford Solutions has a client seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and the chance to work on modern cloud technologies in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support Azure cloud infrastructure with a focus on scalability, performance, and security
• Configure and troubleshoot Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, Load Balancers, and firewalls
• Deploy and manage virtual machines, availability sets, and scaling solutions within an IaaS environment
• Optimize compute resources across Azure Virtual Machines and Kubernetes environments (AKS)
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Container Instances
• Manage storage solutions including Blob Storage, File Storage, and backup/recovery processes
• Monitor system performance and health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and security tools
• Automate infrastructure deployments using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, PowerShell, or Azure CLI
• Partner with DevOps and security teams to enhance system reliability and enforce best practices
• Support and troubleshoot production cloud environments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years of hands-on Azure experience in a production environment
• Strong expertise in Azure networking, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure design
• Experience with IaaS, compute, containers (AKS/Docker), and Azure storage solutions
• Proficiency with automation tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and cloud security best practices
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-305 preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently and within a team

Preferred:

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premise systems
• Familiarity with zero trust security frameworks and tools such as Zscaler
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders

This is a 6 to 8 month contract-to-hire opportunity with a hybrid schedule. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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