8 Azure IaaS Networking Engineer

Job#: 3026449

Job Description:

Client: Microsoft

Location: REMOTE

Contract: Multi year no tenure limit

Now Hiring: Microsoft IaaS Networking Senior Engineer - Customer Engineer

Remote (U.S. Based) | Contract Role | PTO + benefits

These are CSA "Cloud Solution Architect" roles on a Global Delivery CS team. You would be a W2 Apex Systems employee and a Microsoft consultant/contractor on a MULTI YEAR contract basis with no end date.

Are you a Microsoft Infrastructure pro with a passion for Cloud, Azure IaaS, Networking, and Network Security? Join a top-tier Microsoft Partner and collaborate with some of the world's most innovative enterprises. We're looking for a Customer Engineer (CE) to lead engagements focused on migration, modernization, operational excellence, and resilient architecture using frameworks like the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF) and deliver expert guidance to Fortune 1000 clients.

Your Impact

Serve as the trusted advisor for Microsoft customers

Lead technical workshops, health checks, and product reviews

Deliver best practices and strategic guidance to enterprise customers

Collaborate remotely via Teams

MUST HAVE Excellent communication, passion for driving customer success, and problem-solving skills

Why You'll Love It

Long-term open-ended contract with no tenure end date

100% remote-work from anywhere in the U.S.

Make a meaningful impact with high-profile clients

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Engineer with expertise in Azure, with deep expertise in Azure Infrastructure, Azure networking and network security, hybrid cloud environments, and on-premises infrastructure.

You'll lead engagements focused on migration, modernization, operational excellence, and resilient architecture using frameworks like the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF). The successful candidate needs to have several years of experience with Azure Hybrid Infrastructure, Networking and Cloud Architectures.

Role type: Engineer to advise on architecture, consulting, and support to help customers drive solutions and resolutions

Qualifications

• Technical experience with Azure infrastructures, Cloud Architecture Design Patterns - CAF and WAF.
• 8+ years' experience with customer facing roles in Cloud Infrastructure, administration, operations, software support, IT consulting, on-premises and cloud support or consulting for enterprise and/or government customer base, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Microsoft's Modern IT Architecture and Strategy.
• Proven track record in successfully planning, deploying, operating, and optimizing Public/Private Cloud and on-premises.
• Advanced Microsoft Azure certifications are preferred (AZ-305 / AZ-104 / AZ-700)
• Characteristics of importance include but are not limited to customer service, problem solving, communication skills, and the ability to read/interpret the needs/wants of customer executives and leaders.

Required Skill Set

Azure Infrastructure Customer Engineer Technical skills:

Broad knowledge of Microsoft's Cloud services with deep understanding of the following:

• Azure Infrastructure (Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure VMware Solution)
• Azure Monitor (Log analytics Workspace, KQL, DCRs, AMPLS)
• Azure Network (Hub/Spoke and SD-WAN Architectures / Azure Virtual WAN, Azure DNS, Private Resolver, Express Route/S2S VPN, Private endpoints and Private Links)
• Azure Network Security (Azure Firewall, External NVAs in Azure VMs, WAF)
• Hybrid services (Azure Arc, Azure Site Recovery and Backup)
• General Azure PaaS knowledge (SQL MI, App Services, APIM, App Gateway, LBs, ...)

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.