Job Title:- Azure Systems Engineer
Location:- Stamford CT (Remote)
Duration:- Contract
Job Summary
The Azure Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, automation, and ongoing support of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role emphasizes
Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud reliability, security, and operational excellence. The engineer works closely with application, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and compliant Azure environments while reducing manual configuration through automation.
Essential Functions
Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools using Terraform templates.
Own Azure resource lifecycle management including subscriptions, networking, compute, storage, and platform services.
Implement and support Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, firewalls, load balancers, and connectivity solutions.
Deploy and manage Azure compute services including virtual machines, scale sets, and platform services.
Integrate Azure infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines to enable automated provisioning and updates.
Support identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, managed identities, and conditional access.
Ensure high availability and uptime through monitoring, alerting, and proactive remediation.
Implement and support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions in Azure.
Partner with security teams to implement Azure security best practices and compliance controls.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide root-cause analysis.
Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.
Assist with cloud cost optimization and capacity planning.
Required Qualifications
1. Experience
4–8+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer or Cloud Engineer in an enterprise environment.
Hands-on experience supporting production workloads in Microsoft Azure.
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code in production.
2. Technical Skills
Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS fundamentals
Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
Azure networking and security constructs
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and RBAC
Systems management using Ansible
Monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
Windows and/or Linux systems administration
Scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or similar
Preferred Qualifications
Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent)
Experience with hybrid on-premises and Azure environments
Experience integrating IaC with CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOX, NIST, ISO, ITAR, or DFARS
Experience supporting enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Automation-first mindset
Ability to document and standardize complex systems
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize competing initiatives
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