Azure Cloud Engineer (SRE)

Thomson Reuters - Eagan, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Eagan, MN

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Azure Cloud Engineer (SRE) role at Thomson Reuters involves managing and optimizing Azure cloud infrastructure to support applications within the Legal and Risk/Fraud segments. The position focuses on provisioning Azure resources, administering identity and access management, monitoring cloud resources, overseeing security measures, and providing technical support. The engineer will also act as a Subject Matter Expert, collaborate with various teams, and drive improvements in system performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provision Azure resources by deploying and maintaining IaaS, PaaS, and other server software.
• Administer identity and access management leveraging Least Privileged Access approach.
• Monitor and maintain Azure resources, setting monitoring thresholds and alerts.
• Oversee cloud security and threat management, including managing Cisco firewalls and VPNs.
• Manage and monitor backup and recovery systems, facilitating disaster recovery exercises.
• Act as a product Subject Matter Expert (SME) with other teams and product customers.
• Create and manage storage accounts, monitoring data utilization and performance.
• Proactively monitor system performance and respond to alerts to meet high availability goals.
• Document system designs and operational procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date.
• Participate in the evaluation of emerging technologies and tools, recommending innovative solutions.
• Leverage AI/ML technologies to enhance automation and optimize workflows.
• Implement security measures and compliance protocols to safeguard systems and data.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support, collaborating with software development and QA teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in software development and/or technology infrastructure and operations.
• Experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure services, including Azure Active Directory and RBAC.
• Knowledge of Azure networking, including site-to-site VPN, subnetting, and DNS.
• Experience with Azure storage accounts, disk performance, and encryption.
• Strong understanding of Azure resource utilization, baselines, alerts, and metrics.
• Familiarity with Azure authentication technologies, including SAML.
• Experience with Azure security safeguards and controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server in Azure.
• Strong skills in deploying and automating VM creation in a high-availability environment.
• Ability to react effectively to daily threats from various sources.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills to manage multiple priorities and resolve conflicts.
• Proven analytical problem-solving skills and adaptability to change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Datadog and cloud audit trails.
• Familiarity with automation tools and custom deployment scripts.
• Knowledge of compliance protocols and security measures in cloud environments.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model with flexible working environment.
• Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation and mental health days.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal Talent Marketplace.
• Two paid volunteer days annually and ESG initiatives.
• Employee incentive programs and resources for wellbeing.