Stardom Employment Consultants
Azure Cloud Engineer
Stardom Employment Consultants, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
About the job Azure Cloud Engineer
Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage our cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and optimizing Azure services, ensuring security, scalability, and operational efficiency. The Azure Cloud Engineer will work closely with IT, development, and security teams to drive cloud initiatives and deliver high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and manage scalable Azure cloud solutions, including virtual machines, databases, networking, and storage.Implement and maintain security measures on Azure, ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards.Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.Collaborate with development teams to support cloud-native application deployments and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.Use infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Ansible to automate cloud operations and deployments.Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), role-based access controls (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure secure access.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, and storage.Perform regular maintenance, patch management, and backups to ensure the reliability and stability of cloud services.Conduct cost analysis and optimize cloud resources to manage and reduce Azure expenses.Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure services, technologies, and best practices, providing recommendations for improvements.Support disaster recovery planning and execution, including backup and recovery of cloud systems and data.Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations related to cloud security and operations.Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience.Experience:
3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 2 years focused on Azure environments.Strong knowledge of Azure services such as Azure VMs, Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, and Storage.Experience with automation tools like ARM, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
Skills:
Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) and Azure CLI.Solid understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, VPN, firewalls, and load balancing in an Azure environment.Experience with security best practices, including Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and encryption mechanisms.Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architecture.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage our cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and optimizing Azure services, ensuring security, scalability, and operational efficiency. The Azure Cloud Engineer will work closely with IT, development, and security teams to drive cloud initiatives and deliver high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and manage scalable Azure cloud solutions, including virtual machines, databases, networking, and storage.Implement and maintain security measures on Azure, ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards.Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.Collaborate with development teams to support cloud-native application deployments and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.Use infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Ansible to automate cloud operations and deployments.Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), role-based access controls (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure secure access.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, and storage.Perform regular maintenance, patch management, and backups to ensure the reliability and stability of cloud services.Conduct cost analysis and optimize cloud resources to manage and reduce Azure expenses.Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure services, technologies, and best practices, providing recommendations for improvements.Support disaster recovery planning and execution, including backup and recovery of cloud systems and data.Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations related to cloud security and operations.Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience.Experience:
3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 2 years focused on Azure environments.Strong knowledge of Azure services such as Azure VMs, Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, and Storage.Experience with automation tools like ARM, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
Skills:
Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) and Azure CLI.Solid understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, VPN, firewalls, and load balancing in an Azure environment.Experience with security best practices, including Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and encryption mechanisms.Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architecture.Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert