Azure Local Infrastructure Engineer

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2

Skills

Cloud Computing
Management
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Computer Networking
Cyber Security
DevOps
Documentation
FOCUS
IO
Network
Operational Efficiency
Orchestration
Provisioning
Regulatory Compliance
Virtual Machines

Job Details

Note: the candidate should be willing to travel to Australia and Latin America

Title: Azure Local Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Milwaukee, WI or Tucson, AZ (Hybrid Onsite 2 days/week)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Azure Local Infrastructure Engineer to support and scale the deployment of Azure Local clusters across global sites. This role is critical for enabling cloud-native capabilities in bandwidth-limited environments, with a strong focus on security, automation, and operational efficiency throughout the hybrid cloud lifecycle.

You'll be part of the client s Cloud Center of Excellence, working cross-functionally with global IT, engineering, and security teams to refine and roll out a standardized Azure Local solution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and enhance existing 3-node Azure Local cluster setups

  • Create and maintain deployment and configuration documentation

  • Lead or support global deployments of Azure Local clusters

  • Automate cluster provisioning, updates, and lifecycle processes

  • Ensure compliance with security frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Wiz.io)

  • Support both container-based workloads and traditional VMs

  • Integrate on-premise infrastructure securely with Azure tenants

  • Plan for low-connectivity environments and data locality requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years in Azure infrastructure, including 2+ years with Azure Arc / Azure Local

  • Strong experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem Azure setups

  • Proficiency in Windows Server, networking, and cluster operations

  • Strong documentation and playbook creation skills

  • Experience with security compliance (CIS, NIST), patching, and hardening

  • Hands-on with container orchestration, VM management, and remote support

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience deploying infrastructure in remote or low-bandwidth environments

  • Familiarity with Defender for Cloud, Wiz.io, and other security platforms

  • Scripting and infrastructure automation experience

Recommended Certifications

  • Required:

    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

    • Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)

    • Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate

    • Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

  • Preferred:

    • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

    • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)

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