Cloud Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimization while working closely with development, Dev Ops, and security teams.

Job Location
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Onsite, Houston, Texas

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure
• Define cloud standards, governance, and best practices
• Lead cloud migration strategies (lift & shift, refactoring, modernization)

• Deploy and manage Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Storage, and Networking
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and cost

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, or similar tools
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)
• Implement configuration management and deployment automation

• Implement and manage Azure security services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)
• Enforce identity and access management (IAM), policies, and governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

• Design and manage Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, Express Route, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues in hybrid environments
• Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams for cloud adoption
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Participate in architectural reviews and technical decision‑making

• 5+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in Microsoft Azure
• Strong expertise in:
• Hands‑on experience with:
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / Bicep)
• Scripting skills in Power Shell, Python, or Bash
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
• Experience implementing Dev Ops practices and automation
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and APIs

• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices
• Experience with encryption, secrets management, and identity governance

• Microsoft
  
  Certifications:
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Experience with multi‑cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
• Experience in cost optimization and Fin Ops practices
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale cloud transformation projects

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Stable, secure, and scalable Azure infrastructure
• Reduced cloud costs through optimization
• High system uptime and performance
• Agile / Dev Ops‑driven teams
• Collaboration across global stakeholders