Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

$125,000 - $175,000/Yr

Newmark Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Real Estate

About the position

The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer role is designed for an experienced professional looking to transition into a Cloud Architect position. This role focuses on managing cloud infrastructure, particularly within Microsoft Azure, and involves leading a small team while ensuring alignment with best practices and standards set by the parent company.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architecture solutions for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of cloud environments.
• Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• Implement and manage security best practices, including identity and access management and compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor cloud systems, analyze usage patterns, and optimize performance and costs.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions into the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and best practices in cloud engineering.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cloud computing, with significant hands-on experience with Azure Cloud platform.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in cloud services and architecture.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Ansible).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and security best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Advanced cloud certifications.
• Experience with serverless architectures and microservices.
• Familiarity with database management and data warehousing solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $175,000 annually.
• Discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity).
• Comprehensive benefits package.