Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Position: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Type: Full Time direct hire

Location: Cranberry, PA (in the Greater Pittsburgh area)

-they are open to candidates that will relocate and would be open to doing a relocation bonus of a couple thousand to assist)

Onsite requirement: Need to be onsite 3 days/week

Salary: They are relatively open here and want to see what the market looks like

**Struggles they have run into they keep getting candidates that are DevOps heavy and not truly azure infrastructure engineers. They have no issues finding devops people and already have a devops team that's not what they need**

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help lead the optimization and evolution of their Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on infrastructure (not DevOps), with a clear roadmap toward internalizing cloud operations currently managed by an MSP. Over time, this role will evolve into a leadership position within a growing internal cloud team.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Azure Cloud Management
  • Manage and optimize Azure IaaS services: VMs, VDI, Blob Storage, File Shares, Backups
  • Maintain and build gold images for virtual machines, including system preparation and generalization
  • Monitor and optimize Azure spend; generate cost analysis reports and recommend cost-saving initiatives
  • Implement high-availability configurations, load balancers, and business continuity solutions
• Infrastructure Design & Operations
• Lead transition of cloud operational tasks from MSP to internal team
• Architect secure and scalable Azure environments in collaboration with DevOps
• Build and improve virtual network configurations (VNets, FortiGate appliances, IP management)
• Oversee hybrid identity and Active Directory environments, including future AAD-first direction
• Security & Compliance
• Align infrastructure with industry security standards (RBAC, PIM, MFA, conditional access)
• Collaborate with the security team on foundational security strategy within Azure
• Collaboration & Strategy
• Serve as primary Azure technical lead; act as both strategist and executor
• Collaborate with DevOps to understand dependencies on infrastructure
• Eventually manage cloud MSP performance and internal team development

Initial 60-90 Day Expectations:

• Build strong rapport with DevOps team and understand existing infrastructure
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the Azure environment and provide security and architectural recommendations
• Review MSP processes and start prioritizing transition of responsibilities in-house

Qualifications:

• 5 7+ years in cloud infrastructure roles with strong Azure experience
• Deep knowledge of Azure IaaS: storage, networking, backups, identity management
• Experience in cost monitoring and optimization within Azure
• Solid understanding of hybrid AD environments and identity sync models
• Exposure to Azure containers and DevOps environments (no direct container management required)
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Rapid7) and compliance best practices
• Bonus: VMware experience (nice-to-have, environment is being deprecated)

Soft Skills & Culture Fit:

• Proven ability to operate independently and take ownership of strategy and execution
• Comfortable operating in a consultative role with strong follow-through
• Leadership potential as the team expands
• Must be willing to be onsite 3 days/week (non-negotiable)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401(k) and health/dental/vision plans