Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

We're partnering with a leading Boston-based organization seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join their IT Engineering & Architecture team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving cloud transformation, automation initiatives, and the integration of emerging AI technologies across the enterprise.

In this role, you'll design, implement, and optimize modern cloud environments while helping advance infrastructure strategy, security, and operational excellence.

Work Environment:
Hybrid (3 days in downtown Boston)

• Design, deploy, and support Azure cloud infrastructure and networking solutions
• Manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), DNS, connectivity, and cloud services
• Lead identity and access management initiatives utilizing Entra , SSO, and Conditional Access
• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, Power Shell, and Python
• Support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops best practices
• Collaborate on enterprise AI initiatives, agentic workflows, and platform integrations
• Strengthen cloud governance, disaster recovery, security, and operational resilience
• Partner with architecture and engineering teams to drive modernization efforts and technical innovation

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services
• Expertise in Azure networking, DNS, and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft Entra
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Conditional Access
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Infrastructure automation experience using:
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
• Experience with:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Dev Ops methodologies
  • CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of cloud security, governance, compliance, and disaster recovery best practices
• Exposure to AI platforms, enterprise integrations, or emerging AI technologies is highly desirable

• Work on strategic cloud and AI initiatives
• Influence architecture and infrastructure decisions
• Collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team
• Hybrid work environment in Boston
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on enterprise technology modernization

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.