Azure Cloud Engineer - Contract to Hire - Local Candidates Only

Azure Cloud Engineer

Location: Malvern PA OR West Reading PA - Hybrid Role (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Duration: 6 months contract to hire no visa sponsorship

Requirement:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure management, with a strong focus on Azure and a deep understanding of best practices.
• Extensive experience with Azure cloud platforms, with a focus on enforcing cloud best practices and supporting infrastructure maturity.
• Proven experience in implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure solutions by following established design and architectural frameworks.
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles and Azure security tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault) and the ability to enforce security standards.
• Experience supporting cloud migration strategies, ensuring optimization of resources, performance, and scalability during transitions.
• Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Bicep, Terraform, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of on-premises Active Directory, including user management, group policies, and authentication protocols.
• Experience with AD federation services and integration with cloud services.
• Experience working with hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on-premises AD with cloud identity services (e.g., Azure AD Connect).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation of tasks and infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including virtual networks, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers, and enforcing secure network practices.
• Experience with both Linux and Windows operating systems in Azure environments, ensuring seamless integration and management.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID migrations, setting up federation, and managing identity-related services (e.g., SAML, SSO).
• Strong familiarity with various Azure resources, including Azure SQL, App Services, VMs, Key Vaults, and more.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cloud architects, IT teams, and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Azure certifications are highly desirable, but expertise is the number one focus.
• Experience in regulated environments, with the ability to document processes and create artifacts to support audits and compliance requirements.

Technology Skills:

• Proficient in Azure cloud services, with a deep understanding of enforcing best practices for infrastructure management.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Splunk to ensure cloud infrastructure performance and visibility.
• Familiarity with cloud security tools and compliance frameworks to support regulatory requirements and enhance cloud security maturity.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Bicep, Terraform, and ARM templates.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes for managing infrastructure updates and application deployments.
• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with DevOps Engineer and other team members to automate cloud administration and operations.
• Experience in cloud migration tools and methodologies for transitioning on-premises infrastructure to Azure.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud and on-premises integration.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) may be beneficial.