Join a consulting organization as an Azure Cloud Engineer in a hybrid role based in Plano, TX. This position is responsible for managing implementation and ongoing operations of cloud services following approved designs, adherence to patterns, and security requirements. You'll certify that all logging and monitoring are active for security and compliance while using automation, configuration management, and deployment tools to manage production environments. This role acts as the bridge between business application owners and the cloud team, fostering adoption of cloud environments and deployments. You'll work with Cloud engineers, Architects, application owners, and business stakeholders to deploy and improve the cloud environment while ensuring standardization and adherence to established controls and patterns.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as a consulting Azure Cloud Engineer where you'll be the first point of contact for application and business owners, giving you high visibility and direct impact on cloud adoption initiatives. The role offers significant variety, from implementing Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD strategies to managing comprehensive server lifecycle and security. You'll work in a collaborative consulting environment, participating in daily standups, peer code reviews, design collaboration efforts, and rotating on-call processes. The hybrid work arrangement in Plano, TX provides flexibility while maintaining team collaboration and client engagement. As a bridge between technical cloud teams and business stakeholders, you'll develop strong communication skills while deepening your Azure expertise. The consulting nature of the role means exposure to diverse challenges, different deployment scenarios, and various client environments, accelerating your professional growth. You'll have opportunities to suggest strategies for faster and more secure deployments while working with modern automation and configuration management tools. The position combines hands-on technical work with advisory responsibilities, allowing you to both implement solutions and guide application teams on cloud best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and platforms
- Experience managing cloud service implementations and operations
- Knowledge of cloud security requirements and compliance
- Experience with automation and configuration management tools
- Understanding of deployment tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Server lifecycle and security management experience
- Ability to act as liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
- Strong communication skills for working with application and business owners
- Experience with cloud logging and monitoring solutions
- Understanding of cloud design patterns and best practices
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, architects, and stakeholders
- Experience providing guidance and training to team members
- Comfortable with hybrid work arrangement in Plano, TX
Desired Skills & Experience
- Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)
- CI/CD pipeline implementation experience
- Azure certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect)
- Configuration management tools experience (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
- Experience in consulting or client-facing roles
- Azure DevOps or similar platform experience
- Container and Kubernetes knowledge
- PowerShell or Python scripting skills
- Experience with Azure monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
- Understanding of compliance frameworks and security standards
- Agile methodology experience
- Previous experience fostering cloud adoption initiatives
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 35% Cloud Service Management (implementing and operating Azure services, ensuring compliance)
- 25% Automation and Configuration Management (deployment tools, standardization, controls)
- 20% Stakeholder Engagement (working with application and business owners, fostering adoption)
- 20% Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD (implementing strategies, improving deployments)
Daily Responsibilities
- 45% Hands-On Cloud Operations (managing services, deployments, monitoring, troubleshooting)
- 30% Collaboration and Communication (working with stakeholders, providing guidance, team activities)
- 25% Strategy and Improvement (implementing IaC/CI/CD, suggesting improvements, documentation)
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