Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

High Availability
Real-time
Regulatory Compliance
Collaboration
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
IaaS
Disaster Recovery
Research
Innovation
RBAC
Auditing
Mentorship
Thought Leadership
Computer Science
Identity Management
Access Control
Multi-factor Authentication
SSO
SIEM
Splunk
Intrusion Detection
IDS
Incident Management
Microservices
Terraform
Ansible
Hardening
Network Security
Firewall
Virtual Private Network
Network Design
Management
Encryption
Data Security
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud Security
Computer Networking
Docker
Kubernetes
Scripting
Python
Windows PowerShell
Bash
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
Cloud Computing
FOCUS
Professional Services
SANS
Genetics
Law

Job Details

Title: Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: Long-Term Contract/Contract/Contract-to-Hire
Work Requirements: s, Holders or Authorized to Work in the US. W2/Direct employment only.


Top Skills Required:
  • Candidates must have strong hands-on experience in the design and engineering of Azure cloud environments
  • This position is infrastructure focused, and a strong background in general server infrastructure is required

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and scalable cloud infrastructure while ensuring real-time monitoring, threat detection, and compliance adherence. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure, with additional cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud and a strong background in automation, security, and DevOps practices.

General Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services.
  • Develop and enforce cloud security policies and best practices.
  • Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost efficiency.
  • Architect and deploy automated cloud solutions to streamline operations.
  • Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
  • Lead disaster recovery planning and execution.
  • Research and evaluate emerging cloud technologies to drive innovation.
  • Design identity and access management (IAM) policies and role-based access controls (RBAC).
  • Implement security monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to detect threats and anomalies.
  • Conduct regular cloud security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Lead and mentor cloud operations team.
  • Work daily with a high level of integrity and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace culture in both people and thought leadership that is consistent with our values.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles.

Skills and Experience Qualifications:
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in designing and managing role-based access controls, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and single sign-on (SSO).
  • Threat Detection & Response: Knowledge of SIEM solutions (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, AWS Security Hub), intrusion detection systems (IDS), and incident response strategies.
  • Monitoring & Logging: Experience with CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, Prometheus, ELK Stack for performance and security monitoring.
  • Container Security: Best practices for securing Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architectures.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible for automation and security hardening.
  • Network Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, zero-trust architecture, DDoS protection, and secure network design in cloud environments.
  • Data Encryption & Key Management: Implementation of encryption protocols, KMS, and data protection best practices.

Additional Qualifications:
  • Expertise in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and automation tools.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment towards our mission, vision, and pillars.

Preferred Certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect

Travel Requirements:
  • Occasional travel to the Houston or other office or meeting space is required, monthly for meetings

Our benefits package includes:
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay, 401(k)
  • Retirement plan
  • and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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