Automation and Cloud Engineer - Hybrid

Genesis
10 is currently seeking an Automation and Cloud Engineer for a hybrid position with a Major Insurance Company requiring 3 days onsite in either Chicago, IL or Raleigh, NC. Compensation: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour, W2, based on experience and qualifications

Position Overview:

This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining automation solutions to eliminate repetitive manual work across infrastructure, identity, and Microsoft 365 services. The ideal candidate will develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision and govern cloud and on-premises resources, and build integrations using the Microsoft Graph API to streamline operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain automation solutions that eliminate repetitive manual work across infrastructure, identity, and Microsoft 365 services Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision, configure, and govern cloud and on-premises resources in a repeatable, auditable way Build automation and integrations using the Microsoft Graph API to streamline identity, licensing, Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint operations Author and maintain Power Shell scripts and runbooks to automate provisioning, reporting, lifecycle management, and remediation tasks Design, implement, and operate Microsoft cloud solutions including Azure services, Entra , and Microsoft 365 Configure and maintain Windows Server environments across cloud and on-premises, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS Maintain the security, compliance, disaster recovery readiness, and performance of cloud and on-premises services Identify root causes of recurring issues and eliminate them through automation Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions Core Requirements: 5-7 years in cloud technologies, automation, and infrastructure engineering Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform for Azure resource deployment and governance Proven experience building automation, reporting, and integrations against Microsoft Graph API for Entra, M365, Teams, and Exchange workloads Strong Power Shell scripting skills (modules, advanced functions, error handling) and experience with platforms like Azure Automation, Logic Apps, or Functions

Experience with Microsoft Azure and Entra:
Virtual machines, networking, storage, security, monitoring, identity management, MFA, and conditional access Solid understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security principles, and cloud governance Demonstrated track record of reducing manual effort, ticket volume, or process cycle time through automation Desired

Skills:

Windows Server and Desktop:
Installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 Suite:
Administration of Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams Microsoft Fabric:
Understanding of roles and security integration with Power BI and data services Working knowledge of cloud services and compute licensing and cost optimization

Experience with CI/CD and Source Control:
Git, Azure Dev Ops, or Git Hub Actions for IaC and script deployment pipelines Microsoft Certified:
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified:
Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) Microsoft 365 Certified:
Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102) ITIL 4 Foundation If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis
10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis
10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis
10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis
10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis
10 for 5-20+ years The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis
10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis
10 for years Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis
10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for…