Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Kforce - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer is a pivotal role responsible for leading the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure within the organization. This position involves driving the multi-cloud strategy, implementing scalable and secure cloud solutions, and ensuring optimal performance of cloud-based systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align cloud initiatives with business objectives, significantly impacting the company and the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives and technological advancements with a focus on Azure.
• Lead the cloud engineering team, providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of cloud activities.
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define cloud-related goals, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Architect and design complex, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructures on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and other SaaS/PaaS platforms.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud services, tools, and technologies that meet organizational needs.
• Ensure that cloud architectures adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of cloud environments, ensuring that they are automated, efficient, and resilient.
• Drive the adoption of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines to streamline the delivery and deployment of cloud services.
• Lead efforts to implement robust cloud security frameworks, ensuring that all systems are secure, compliant, and resilient against threats.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with technically managing public cloud environments, including Identity & Access Management, development and implementation of security controls, cloud forensics, implementing cost optimization solutions, designing and implementing network solutions including network routing, firewalls, load balancers, bastion hosts and EKS.
• Hands-on experience using or integrating with 3rd party security tools (Defender, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), PIM/PAM, SIEM, etc.).
• Strong understanding of cloud security practices, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in cloud architecture, including knowledge of cloud-native services, multi-cloud strategies, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools, including Python, Bash, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on performance optimization and cost management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, continuous monitoring, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with serverless architectures, microservices, SQL Server, Azure Functions, AKS and cloud-native application development.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including Express Route, vNets, VPNs, CDN, load balancers, DDoS Protection and Migration Services, APP Gateway, Traffic Manager, Private Link, and Azure Firewall Manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life, disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD) insurance.
• Paid time off for salaried personnel.