Azure Cloud Engineer

Description

Lead subject matter expert that serves as the go-to person for systems engineering. Attend design sessions and planning meetings to solution designs that cross the credit union's infrastructure while providing technical support to the organization by understanding of Linux, Windows, and cloud-based infrastructure. Attend design sessions and planning meetings to solution designs that cross the credit union's infrastructure while providing technical support to the organization by understanding cloud-based infrastructure Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, including state management and automated deployments Provide advanced support for Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Synapse Analytics, Spark Notebooks, and Azure SQL. Identify technical risks, align enterprise backup architecture and develop enterprise-ready DR solutions Analyze and approve complex designs across engineering disciplines, documenting risks and ensuring risk controls and requirements are met Ensure inclusion of inputs into product and technical design reviews from cross functional stakeholders Anticipate technical challenges and risk scenarios and prepare, manage, and execute mitigation strategies to ensure optimal results Utilize creative thinking and teamwork to resolve conflicts and make critical decisions relating to systems deliverables Provide engineering consulting and recommendations for new IT systems to ensure the interoperability and adherence to technology standards and policies Serve as a lead for group projects as well as internal IT and business driven initiatives Define and monitor multiple project priorities and provide technical and administrative supervision; ensure appropriate management is apprised of operational status of projects Provide appropriate hardware/software resources for business applications; perform capacity planning, workload modeling/prediction, and purchasing recommendations for new hardware/software upgrades; provide business applications enough resources for their short-term and long-term growth Build and Manage CI/CD pipelines and repositories such as GitHub or Azure Devops for maintaining code Point person for enterprise cloud design specifications, risk analysis, integration Design and deploy new and existing systems in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, selecting appropriate cloud services, including migrations from on-premises to cloud Manage, support, and maintain cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) to ensure optimal performance and reliability Monitor and analyze cloud environments to optimize performance, improve reliability, scale applications, and manage costs efficiently Develop and maintain microservices (such as Azure Logic Apps and Function Apps) for automation and integration

Skills

Cloud, Azure, Automation, Terraform, Architecture, Infrastructure, Linux, Security, Windows

Top Skills Details

Cloud,Azure,Automation,Terraform,Architecture,Infrastructure,Linux,Security,Windows

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum -5 years - Design, configuration, deployment and administration of cloud services or related Understanding of AI platforms and models, including AI Foundry Deep Expertise in cloud providers Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), Infrastructure as Code (ex. Terraform, Ansible), Data Platforms (ex. Azure Synapse, Databricks, Microsoft/Azure SQL), Containerization (ex. Docker, Kubernetes), Knowledge of Backup Solutions (ex. CommVault), Hypervisors (ex. VMWare vSphere), DNS, Monitoring & Logging tools/analysis (ex. CloudWatch, Prometheus), Scripting languages (ex. Powershell, Python and Bash)

Experience Level

Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $10.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.