Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

• The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and operating the organization’s cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
• This role works closely with Infrastructure Engineering, Security, and IT Operations to ensure scalable, resilient, and secure platforms that support business-critical workloads.
• Design, deploy, and manage virtual servers and virtual appliances in Microsoft Azure, supporting both production and non-production workloads.
• Administer and maintain edge and cloud firewall platforms, including policy design, troubleshooting, and optimization; Meraki and Palo Alto experience strongly preferred.
• Manage and troubleshoot network routing infrastructure, including WAN and site connectivity, Meraki experience a plus.
• Configure, operate, and support network switching environments, with Cisco IOS experience preferred.
• Administer Microsoft domain services, including Active Directory, M365 Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy, ensuring availability, security, and proper delegation.
• Implement and maintain hardening and security best practices for cloud infrastructure, Windows servers, and network devices in alignment with organizational standards.
• Manage and support wireless infrastructure, including access point configuration, security, and performance tuning, Meraki experience a plus.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep and Terraform, ensuring repeatability and consistency across environments.
• Create and maintain PowerShell scripts to support automation, configuration management, and operational efficiency.
• Identify and automate recurring IT and infrastructure tasks to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Intune.
• Design, configure, and manage Copilot agents, supporting productivity, automation, and AI-enabled workflows across the organization.
• Utilize network visibility and observability tools to rapidly identify sources of performance or connectivity issues and drive timely remediation.
• Participate in infrastructure planning, system upgrades, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work as part of an on-call rotation with the Infrastructure Engineering team.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing Azure-based virtual infrastructure and cloud services.
• Strong hands-on experience with networking fundamentals, including firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless technologies.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft identity and directory services in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience with automation and scripting, particularly using PowerShell.
• 2+ years’ Experience working with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps-style workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud, server, and network layers.
• Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced IT environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Understanding how to setup Git, using GitFlow, in Source Control Management platforms such as GitHub, BitBucket, etc.
• A working understanding and experience using Software Development Lifecycle patterns, such as Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery.
• 2 years+ experience managing workloads and VMs in Microsoft Azure required.
• 2 years+ experience with Meraki networking, wireless, and security platforms.
• 2 years+ experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• 2 years+ experience with Cisco IOS-based switching environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise observability and network visibility platforms.
• Relevant certifications (cloud, networking, or security) are a plus, including but not limited to: Microsoft Azure certifications Cisco certifications Security-focused certifications.

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• DNS
• Firewalls
• iOS
• Switching
• Terraform