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Motion Recruitment

Cloud Director/ Azure

Motion Recruitment, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201


Exciting job opportunity for a Director of Cloud Engineering with a strong Azure expertise in the Chicagoland area. Join the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC, and residential appliance parts. This is a full-time position offers the chance to lead the companies Azure-centric cloud infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes and various cloud-native tools in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The company is revolutionizing the equipment parts distribution industry and are seeking a passionate Director of Engineering who can drive excellence and continuous improvement of their cloud infrastructure. This role puts you at the forefront of Azure-based cloud engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), offering exceptional growth opportunities and hands-on experience with Azure's latest features and services. The companies supportive work environment prioritizes work-life balance and innovation, earning the company recognition on the Inc. 5000 list for 15 consecutive years and as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years. If you are and azure expert ready to roll up your sleeves and put your cloud engineering ambition to work while having fun this could be the role for you.Required Skills & Experience5+ years in a leadership and management position with significant Azure experienceMastery of Azure cloud platform and associated cloud-native tooling (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor)Deep understanding of Azure networking concepts and security best practicesExperience with ITIL4-centric incident management processes in Azure environmentsKnowledge of disaster recovery and resiliency patterns using Azure servicesExpertise in monitoring and logging toolsDesired Skills & Experience

Degree in Computer Science or equivalentAzure-related certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)Experience building high-performing teams focused on Azure technologiesWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown

50% Azure Cloud Engineering30% Site Reliability Engineering on Azure platform20% Leadership and Azure-focused Strategic PlanningDaily Responsibilities

50% Hands On (architecture, security, performance optimization)30% Management Duties (team leadership, capacity planning, OKRs)20% Team Collaboration (cross-functional alignment, vendor partnerships)

The Offer

Bonus

OR

Commission eligibleYou will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceVacation TimeStock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted by:

Kylie Lenz

Specialization:

Cloud Engineer