IT Cloud Engineer

3915 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA

Posted Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Company: Flow Control Group

About Us: Flow Control Group (FCG) is a leading provider of fluid handling, process, and industrial automation solutions across North America. We are a 100% employee-owned organization made up of over 2,000 team members and 95+ entrepreneurial brands—each empowered to think big, move fast, and bring innovative ideas to life. Our ownership mindset fuels a culture of pride, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

At FCG, we believe in the power of partnership and entrepreneurship. We work collaboratively across our brands to drive growth, unlock new opportunities, and deliver real impact for our customers. This unique model allows us to combine local expertise with national strength, creating a dynamic environment where creativity meets practicality.

We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Cloud Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure & Operations team. This isn't just an architect role; we need a true subject matter expert who will be our go-to resource for everything Azure. The ideal candidate is a proactive "doer" who will own the management, optimization, and security of our entire Azure cloud environment. You will be responsible for ensuring our cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, performant, and cost-effective, while also getting in the weeds to implement solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and automate operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Management & Optimization:
  Actively manage and maintain our Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Virtual Machines, App Services, SQL Databases, and Storage. Continuously monitor performance and costs, implementing optimizations to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation:
  Lead our IaC strategy by developing, maintaining, and enhancing our infrastructure deployments using Terraform and ARM templates. Automate routine operational tasks and processes using Power Shell and Azure CLI to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Security Implementation:
  Serve as the primary driver for our cloud security posture. Implement and enforce Azure security best practices using tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and Network Security Groups (NSGs). Manage identity and access controls through Azure AD, PIM, and Conditional Access policies.
• Technical Leadership & Support:
  Act as the ultimate escalation point for all Azure-related incidents. Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution for complex issues impacting our cloud services. Mentor junior team members and collaborate with development teams to ensure their applications are designed and deployed following cloud best practices.
• Monitoring & Reporting:
  Configure and manage comprehensive monitoring and alerting for our Azure environment using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Develop dashboards and reports to provide insights into system health, performance, and security compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience directly managing, optimizing, and securing an enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure environment.
• Technical Expertise:
• Deep, demonstrable knowledge of core Azure services:
  Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking (VNet, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall), Azure Storage, and Azure AD.
• Proven experience implementing and managing Azure security controls and services.
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code
• Expert-level scripting skills, particularly with Power Shell and the Azure CLI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools like Azure Dev Ops.

Certifications:

• Highly Preferred: Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).

Core Competencies:

• You have a builder's mindset. You are not just a strategist; you thrive on executing the work and seeing it through to completion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think on your feet.
• Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and concise communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical topics to…