Title: IT Engineer – Azure Cloud
Work Type: On-site (Travel Required)
Location: Libertyville, IL
Duration: Long-Term
Job Type: Contract – to – Hire
Job Description:
CLOUD ENGINEERING / NETWORKING
Azure Cloud Services
· Develop, design, and implement Azure Cloud Services:
o Azure Virtual Machines
o App Services
o AKS
o Functions
o Storage
o Azure Monitor
Cloud Networking
· Develop, design, and implement:
o VNETs
o Subnets
o NSGs
o Azure Firewall
o VPN Gateway
o ExpressRoute
o SDWAN
o Network solutions
Automation & DevOps
· Design and implement support for:
o ARM Templates
o Terraform
o PowerShell
o CI/CD Pipelines
Performance & Cost Optimization
· Autoscaling
· Load Balancing
· Reserved Instances
Scalability, Reliability & Availability
· Design for scalability, reliability, availability, and security of systems.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and maintain resilient systems.
· Investigate and evaluate market and technology trends.
· Foster a collaborative troubleshooting environment.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
· Lead infrastructure projects, including:
o Cloud integrations
o System deployments
o Network upgrades
· Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
· Monitor progress and address any issues.
SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE
· Implement, adhere to, and enforce security policies and best practices.
· Ensure compliance with industry standards, including:
o ISO
o NIST
· Remediate vulnerabilities and provide systems built with security by design.
· Implement a Zero Trust Architecture.
· Support Identity & Access Management Standards, including:
o Azure AD
o RBAC
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
· Evaluate technology vendors and ensure services and service levels are defined and considered.
· Maintain vendor relationships and monitor service levels.
DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY
· Plan and test disaster recovery procedures.
· Minimize downtime during critical incidents.
· Azure Site Recovery
· Backup
· Geo Redundancy
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
· Indicate any physical requirements needed for the role.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
· Proven experience in IT infrastructure management.
· Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, administration, and cybersecurity.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
· Number of Overall Years Necessary: 8–12
Required Experience
· Designed and deployed Azure-based infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications for global operations.
· Implemented secure cloud networking using VNET peering, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways for hybrid connectivity.
· Led cloud migration projects, reducing on-prem footprint by 40% and achieving $500K annual cost savings.
· Developed Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform and ARM templates for consistent, automated deployments.
· Configured Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for proactive performance monitoring and alerting.
· Collaborated with security teams to enforce Zero Trust principles, RBAC, and encryption standards across environments.
· Engineered network architecture for multi-region Azure deployments ensuring high availability and low latency.
· Optimized network security posture through NSGs, Azure Firewall, and DDoS protection.
· Integrated ExpressRoute circuits for secure, high-throughput connectivity between on-prem and Azure.
· Conducted network performance tuning, reducing latency by 25% and improving application response times.
· Supported disaster recovery planning and implemented Azure Site Recovery for critical workloads.
· Indicate the type of work experience needed (i.e., specific product line, industry, or process).
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
· Describe the minimum education or training required to perform the role.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Certifications
· Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
· Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
· Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
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