Azure Automation Expert

We have immediate opportunities for Azure Resource Management & Automation Expert to join our team as Customer Engineer (CEs). This is a remote (home-based), salaried role with great benefits and a fantastic team.

Location: Remote US

Salary Range: $100K $110K based on experience

Primary Work Includes:

• Standard Product Workshops & Training Deliver enablement sessions on Azure IaaS migration, Arc management, and PowerShell automation
• In-Depth Product Reviews / Whiteboard (Chalk Talk) Sessions Lead discussions on hybrid architecture, automation patterns, and governance controls
• Infrastructure Health Checks / Assessments Evaluate server deployments and IaaS environments for performance, security, and compliance
• Operational Reviews of Implementations Ensure hybrid solutions deliver on availability, automation, and cost efficiency objectives
• Product Upgrade / Integration Assessments Support customers adopting Azure Arc, Azure Files, and Azure Monitor for unified management
• Automation & Optimization Sessions Develop and deploy PowerShell scripts and automation frameworks to streamline operations
• Act as the Primary Technical Contact Provide advanced support, visibility, and resolution for IaaS and hybrid infrastructure engagements

Key Skills & Technologies:

• Resource Management: Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Tags, Policies, Blueprints
• Infrastructure: Azure Storage (Blob/File), Azure Virtual Network, NSGs, Load Balancers
• Identity & Access: Azure Active Directory, RBAC, Conditional Access, Identity Protection
• Automation: Azure Automation, PowerShell Runbooks, Logic Apps, Update Management
• Resiliency: Azure Backup, Site Recovery (ASR)
• Cost Optimization: Azure Cost Management, Budgets, Reserved Instances, Azure Advisor
• Governance: Cloud Adoption Framework, Secure Score, Azure Policy

The Experience You ll Need to Excel in the Role:

• 10 years of overall IT experience
• 5 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure and operations, preferably in Azure.
• Strong scripting/automation background, especially with ARM templates and PowerShell.
• Proven success helping customers reduce cost, improve operational efficiency, and enforce governance at scale.
• Experience leading technical workshops and advising on enterprise-grade Azure architecture.
• Solid understanding of cloud security, policy, and identity access best practices.
• Responsibilities:
• Guide customer engagements around Azure Resource Manager (ARM), including templates, policy enforcement, and lifecycle governance.
• Guide customers through architecture and deployment of secure, scalable Azure Storage and Networking solutions aligned with performance and security best practices.
• Guide customers through Azure Identity management, including RBAC, Conditional Access, and integration with Azure AD.
• Provide guidance to customers on the implementation of Azure Automation and runbooks to manage VM operations, patching, backups, and other recurring tasks.
• Guide customers through configuration and optimization of Azure Backup solutions for long-term protection and DR readiness.
• Advise customers on cost optimization strategies, including Reserved Instances, right-sizing, policy-based spending controls, and usage monitoring via Cost Management tools.
• Consult with customers regarding governance alignment with frameworks like the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework.