Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Motion Recruitment - Malvern, PA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Malvern, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the Azure infrastructure for a growing financial company. This position involves driving best practices in cloud architecture, security, and operational efficiency while collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to migrate on-premises infrastructure to Azure. The engineer will ensure high performance, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of cloud services, maintaining their availability and security while advancing the maturity of the cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and support enterprise-scale Azure solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand needs and align solutions with cloud best practices.
• Oversee and assist in the migration of on-premises infrastructure to Azure, optimizing performance and scalability.
• Ensure security, reliability, and compliance by implementing leading industry practices.
• Monitor and analyze cloud performance, making recommendations for cost-efficiency and optimization.
• Manage and Engineer M365 technologies including O365, EntraID, Intune, and Teams.
• Enforce best practices for Microsoft Entra ID and Azure PaaS/IaaS services.
• Develop resilience and recovery plans for business continuity.
• Respond to incidents and troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues.
• Mentor and guide teams on cloud best practices and automation.
• Maintain accurate and updated system documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of cloud infrastructure management experience, with a focus on Azure.
• Strong expertise in designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure solutions.
• Proficient in cloud security principles and tools like Azure Security Center and Azure Key Vault.
• Proven experience with cloud migration strategies and optimizing resources.
• Experience with on-premises Active Directory, AD federation, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell or Python.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud networking, including virtual networks, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Proficiency in managing both Linux and Windows operating systems within Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, federation, SSO, and Azure resources (e.g., VMs, SQL).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Azure certifications preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments, with strong documentation skills to support audits.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient with Azure monitoring and logging tools, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Splunk.
• Experience collaborating with DevOps teams to automate administration and operations.
• Knowledge of cloud migration tools and methodologies.
• Project management knowledge (Agile/Scrum) is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid Remote Work Environment
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development