Optimize Search Group
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Optimize Search Group, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Title:
Cloud Infrastructure EngineerLocation:
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid- 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)Duration:
Full TimeOverview:
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable Azure infrastructure while ensuring robust firewall and network security. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing and optimizing Azure cloud environments, FortiGate Firewalls, and Palo Alto Prisma Access solutions.
Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure solutions to meet business requirementsManage Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, and other Azure servicesMonitor, optimize, and scale Azure resources for performance and cost efficiencyBackground in Active Directory, traditional infrastructure, and PowerShell scriptingDevelop and implement automation scripts for provisioning, configuration, and orchestration of cloud resourcesUtilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for managing and versioning infrastructureManage and support Palo Alto Prisma Access to secure remote access and branch officesConfigure and maintain security policies and access controlsCollaborate with the security team to ensure compliance with security best practicesKnowledge of SASE, Prisma Access or SD-WAN architecturesRemote user access technologiesWAN TechnologiesTunneling protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPSec, GRE, DMVPNAuthentication methodologies, including 2FA, RADIUS, LDAP, ADIP Routing - BGP, OSPF, Static, Network Address TranslationCollaborate with the cybersecurity team to develop and implement security strategiesConduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scansRespond to security incidents and assist in the development of incident response plansImplement and enforce security best practices in cloud environmentsEnsure compliance with industry standards and regulationsCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation for Azure and network configurationsGenerate reports on infrastructure performance, security incidents, and complianceCollaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical support and guidanceParticipate in on-call rotation for 24/7 support when necessaryPerform other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)Proven experience as an Azure Infrastructure Engineer with Azure certification (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect)Strong expertise in FortiGate Firewall administration and Palo Alto Prisma AccessKnowledge of network security principles, protocols, and best practicesExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsRelevant certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE) are a plusExperience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure Automation)Proficient with PanOS and FortiOSFamiliarity with DevOps practices and toolsKnowledge of orchestrationCloud security certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional) are a plus
Cloud Infrastructure EngineerLocation:
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid- 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)Duration:
Full TimeOverview:
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable Azure infrastructure while ensuring robust firewall and network security. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing and optimizing Azure cloud environments, FortiGate Firewalls, and Palo Alto Prisma Access solutions.
Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure solutions to meet business requirementsManage Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, and other Azure servicesMonitor, optimize, and scale Azure resources for performance and cost efficiencyBackground in Active Directory, traditional infrastructure, and PowerShell scriptingDevelop and implement automation scripts for provisioning, configuration, and orchestration of cloud resourcesUtilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for managing and versioning infrastructureManage and support Palo Alto Prisma Access to secure remote access and branch officesConfigure and maintain security policies and access controlsCollaborate with the security team to ensure compliance with security best practicesKnowledge of SASE, Prisma Access or SD-WAN architecturesRemote user access technologiesWAN TechnologiesTunneling protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPSec, GRE, DMVPNAuthentication methodologies, including 2FA, RADIUS, LDAP, ADIP Routing - BGP, OSPF, Static, Network Address TranslationCollaborate with the cybersecurity team to develop and implement security strategiesConduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scansRespond to security incidents and assist in the development of incident response plansImplement and enforce security best practices in cloud environmentsEnsure compliance with industry standards and regulationsCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation for Azure and network configurationsGenerate reports on infrastructure performance, security incidents, and complianceCollaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical support and guidanceParticipate in on-call rotation for 24/7 support when necessaryPerform other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)Proven experience as an Azure Infrastructure Engineer with Azure certification (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect)Strong expertise in FortiGate Firewall administration and Palo Alto Prisma AccessKnowledge of network security principles, protocols, and best practicesExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsRelevant certifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE) are a plusExperience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure Automation)Proficient with PanOS and FortiOSFamiliarity with DevOps practices and toolsKnowledge of orchestrationCloud security certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer, Certified Cloud Security Professional) are a plus