Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer II

***This position is located in our SICK, West Bloomington MN office. The person will work in office four days a week and can work remote the other day.

ABOUT SICK:

SICK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, and automatic identification products for industrial applications. Whether automating factories or optimizing distribution centers, SICK provides cost-effective solutions. We have been a technology leader for more than 70 years and with more than 50 global subsidiaries, SICK has a presence all over the world. Leveraging a history of innovation, our company has pioneered a long line of industry firsts‑such as the first safety light curtain, the first color sensor, and many more. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 

Our base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The starting base salary range for this position is listed below. Actual starting salary will be based on a variety of factors including experience, skill set, education, performance, license/certifications, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

Starting Base Annual Salary Range:

$74,550 - $112,750 

Benefits:

SICK’s benefit package has long been recognized and valued because of its comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. To help our employees make the most of their overall well-being, we are thrilled to provide an outstanding benefits package! SICK offers 17 PTO days starting, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability/life benefits, 401k retirement plan and more. Click here to view more about our benefits.

POSITIONSUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our global IT infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure, while also supporting CyberArk for privileged access management. You will play a key role in driving automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud best practices across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interacting with clients, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on client needs.
• Collaborate with R&D, IT Security, and Compliance teams to align cloud solutions with business objectives.
• Design, build, and maintain IaaS and PaaS environments on Azure.
• Deploy and manage cloud solutions that form the foundation of the company’s digital services.
• Automate cloud infrastructure using IaC with ARM, PowerShell, GitLab, and Terraform.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitLab to streamline deployments.
• Establish and promote cloud architecture standards and best practices.
• Ensure security, performance, and scalability of cloud solutions.
• Document configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Act as a technical advisor and sparring partner for IT security and development teams.
• Foster knowledge sharing across cloud and traditional IT infrastructure teams.
• Participate in global IT projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Regularly reviewing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements.
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Administer and maintain CyberArk privileged access management solutions.
• Ensure secure authentication, access control, and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CyberArk-related issues, collaborating with security teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3 years of experience in Azure cloud infrastructure engineering and administration.
• Hands-on experience with CyberArk or similar privileged access management (PAM) tools.
• Expertise in Azure services (VMs, Azure AD, Networking, Storage, PaaS solutions).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, PowerShell, GitLab, and Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container services is a plus.
• Knowledge of YAML/JSON for configuration management. 

Other Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills in a global organization.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to evolving technologies.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Ethics and Integrity Personal Growth and Learning, Customer Focus, Personal Accountable, Building Effective Relationships

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that offers challenges and the opportunity for growth, we are the place for you! SICK has several locations throughout domestic US and offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits program. Qualified candidates can apply online by clicking the “Apply Online” button. Visit us at www.sickusa.com.

SICK is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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