Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Work Location: In-office, in-person role located in Tacoma/Federal Way, Washington – 98003

Local candidates only. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

• The primary purpose of this role is to design, build, migrate, and operate Azure-based infrastructure services that support business applications and data platforms while driving the strategic reduction and eventual elimination of on-premises data center dependencies.
• This position ensures reliable cloud operations, standardized configurations, disciplined migration execution, and the secure modernization of infrastructure services.
• The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork — each built upon the foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and maintain Azure foundational architecture, including subscriptions, resource groups, RBAC, policies, naming/tagging standards, and environment separation (production, test, development).
• Implement and manage cost governance practices, including budgets, alerts, usage reporting, and chargeback/showback support as required.
• Ensure Azure configurations align with established security standards and operational governance frameworks.

Cloud Infrastructure Operations & Reliability

• Operate and maintain Azure-hosted infrastructure services including compute, storage, networking, and core platform tooling.
• Manage monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to ensure system availability, performance, and reliability.
• Maintain and regularly test backup and disaster recovery capabilities to support business continuity objectives.

Server Migration & Modernization Execution

• Assess on-premises workloads and develop migration strategies using appropriate patterns (rehost, refactor, replace, retire).
• Execute structured migration waves, validate performance and stability post-migration, and transition services to steady-state operations.
• Identify legacy systems appropriate for retirement or replacement in support of the data center exit strategy.

Network Connectivity & Hybrid Integration Support

• Support hybrid connectivity between Azure, corporate offices, and jobsites utilizing VPN, Express Route (as applicable), DNS, routing, and secure remote access models.
• Collaborate with Network and Security teams to ensure hybrid access patterns are secure, scalable, and supportable.

Security & Infrastructure Controls

• Implement infrastructure security controls including configuration baselines, patch management, secure access models, logging, telemetry, and least-privilege access practices.
• Partner with Information Security on vulnerability remediation and infrastructure-related incident resolution.
• Maintain required documentation and audit artifacts including access approvals, change records, and configuration standards.
• Develop and maintain repeatable deployment standards using templates, scripts, automation tooling, and runbooks.
• Maintain accurate and current infrastructure documentation including diagrams, service dependencies, and operational procedures.

Microsoft Fabric / Data Platform Support (As Assigned)

• Support infrastructure components of data warehouse modernization initiatives, including connectivity, identity/access design, and operational monitoring.
• Partner with BI and Data teams to ensure platform reliability, controlled access, and predictable performance for refresh and processing workloads.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, consultants, and managed service providers to support cloud migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure vendor deliverables align with company standards, change control processes, and operational expectations.

After-Hours Response & Operational Readiness

• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide off-hours support for cloud infrastructure alerts and high-impact incidents as required.
• Ensure incident documentation, communication, and resolution processes are timely and complete.
• Lead Azure-related infrastructure projects, delivering on approved design, schedule, and budget.
• Support broader IT initiatives as assigned by IT leadership (Director & VP of IT).

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