DevOps Cloud Engineer - W2 Contract

Etek It Services - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Milwaukee, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Contract Cloud/Platform Engineer will focus on automation to help drive the design and implementation of critical Azure cloud and dependent infrastructure solutions. This role is essential for ensuring efficient, scalable, and secure cloud platforms and services, working closely with IT Operations and Development Teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Azure Infrastructure
• Create and manage Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Bicep
• Implement automation for monitoring, scaling, and management of cloud resources
• Design and deploy Azure cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business and technical requirements
• Develop and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into automated cloud solutions
• Provide guidance and support to team members on Azure best practices and automation techniques
• Provide training and support to internal teams and clients as needed
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Cloud/Platform Engineering
• Strong knowledge of the Azure environment and services
• Scripting and automation mindset (Powershell, Python, Bash)
• Experience with CI/CD / Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Bicep, Ansible)
• Experience with Code Promotion and Release Process
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (or equivalent)
• 3+ years designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure
• 2+ years working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform and Bicep

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with software development platforms (Microsoft DevOps, GitHub, etc.)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as code concepts (Terraform, Azure Resource Manager etc.)