Cloud Engineer (Azure)

What You'll Be Doing The Cloud Engineer (Azure) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure cloud infrastructure and services. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, scalability, and security of Azure-based applications and systems. This role involves troubleshooting and optimizing Azure environments while staying updated on emerging Azure technologies and best practices in cloud computing. What We're Looking For Deploy and manage cloud resources (e.g., virtual machines, storage, databases) primarily using Microsoft Azure. Monitor and maintain the performance, security, and availability of Azure cloud services. Collaborate with software developers and system administrators to ensure seamless integration with applications hosted on Azure. Implement automation and orchestration using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and other Azure-native tools. Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues and incidents on Azure. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and certifications in Azure cloud technologies. Possess additional experience working with AWS environments, applying AWS best practices, leveraging AWS tools for cross-platform insights, and using AWS CloudFormation and Lambda functions. What You'll Bring Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and services. Proficiency in Azure with working knowledge of AWS. Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IAC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation and Azure Resource Manager. Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Instances). Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and teamwork abilities. Education & Experience Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and services. Proficiency in Azure with working knowledge of AWS. Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IAC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation and Azure Resource Manager. Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Instances). Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and teamwork abilities. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 2-5 years of experience in Azure-related roles. Hands-on experience with cloud services and deployments. Licenses & Credentials LI-LL1 About Stifel Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success. While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success. At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.