Azure Cloud Engineer

Title : Azure Cloud Engineer

Duration: 6 - Months

Location : St Paul- MN -(Hybrid - 1-day per week.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and manage Azure PaaS and Azure infrastructure services.
• Implement and optimize Azure Data Platform solutions, including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake.
• Configure and manage Azure Networking and integration with Hybrid on-prem, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
• Support multi-cloud environments using Azure Arc to integrate and manage workloads across on-premises and other cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate cloud deployments and configurations.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to enhance cloud governance and best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION:

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN POSITION TITLE

• 3 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, or DevOps roles.
• Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure, including:
• Azure PaaS and IaaS (App Services, Virtual Machines, Containers, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Azure Networking (VNETs, Load Balancers, NSGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute).
• Azure Storage & Databases (Blob Storage, SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Data Lake).
• Azure Identity & Security (Azure AD, RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud).
• Azure DevOps and GitHub (CI/CD Pipelines, YAML, GitHub Actions).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
• Scripting & Automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (AWS/Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus.
• Exposure to enterprise IT environments, including governance, compliance, and cost optimization in Azure.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Associate (AZ-305) (or equivalent experience)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) (if working with DevOps and automation)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (if Terraform is widely used)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong hands-on experience in Azure PaaS, Infrastructure, and Data Services.
• Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Lake.
• Experience with Azure Networking, VPNs, VNET peering, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of multi-cloud management with Azure Arc.
• Expertise in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills