Role: Senior Cloud Engineer – Azure
Location: Houston, Texas – Onsite
W2 Contract Only
Job Domain: Oil & Gas Domain
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in cloud strategy, architecture, automation, and optimization while working closely with development, DevOps, and security teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture & Design:
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure
• Define cloud standards, governance, and best practices
• Lead cloud migration strategies (lift & shift, refactoring, modernization)
Implementation & Operations
• Deploy and manage Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Storage, and Networking
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and cost
DevOps & Automation
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)
• Implement configuration management and deployment automation Security & Compliance
• Implement and manage Azure security services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)
• Enforce identity and access management (IAM), policies, and governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements Networking
• Design and manage Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues in hybrid environments
Collaboration & Leadership
• Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams for cloud adoption
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Participate in architectural reviews and technical decision-making
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 5+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in Microsoft Azure
• Strong expertise in: o Azure Compute (VMs, AKS, App Services) o Azure Networking (VNet, NSG, VPN, ExpressRoute) o Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk) o Azure Identity (Azure AD, RBAC)
• Hands-on experience with: o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / Bicep) o CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub) o Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash Cloud & DevOps
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
• Experience implementing DevOps practices and automation
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and APIs Security
• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices
• Experience with encryption, secrets management, and identity governance Preferred Qualifications
• Microsoft Certifications: o Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Azure Administrator (AZ-104) o Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400)
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience in cost optimization and FinOps practices
• Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation projects Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities Key Deliverables / Success Metrics
• Stable, secure, and scalable Azure infrastructure
• Reduced cloud costs through optimization
• Faster deployment cycles via automation
• High system uptime and performance Work Environment
• Agile / DevOps-driven teams
• Collaboration across global stakeholders
