Cloud Engineer

* local candidates only, no c2c or sponsorship candidates will be considered at this time*

Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: Approximately  60- 65/hour

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and applications in a Microsoft-centric environment. This individual contributor role will be responsible for deploying and managing workloads within Microsoft Azure, supporting Kubernetes environments, troubleshooting cloud-related issues, and assisting with escalated support requests across various Microsoft technologies.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services, Kubernetes administration, CI/CD pipelines, and Microsoft enterprise technologies. This position requires someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across diverse environments.

• Deploy, manage, and maintain applications running in Kubernetes environments within Microsoft Azure.
• Configure and support Azure networking components, including connectivity, security, and infrastructure services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related issues involving compute, networking, storage, and application services.
• Support multiple environments and projects while ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Develop, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Enterprise and related automation tools.
• Assist with escalated technical support issues involving Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365 and Intune.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement cloud best practices and operational standards.
• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes.

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure support.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure administration and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and supporting Kubernetes environments.
• Experience configuring and managing Azure networking services.
• Working knowledge of Git Hub Enterprise and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Intune environments.
• Understanding of cloud security, identity management, and infrastructure best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep).
• Familiarity with Azure monitoring and logging tools.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale cloud environments.
• Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus.