Azure Infrastructure Engineer || Phoenix, AZ / Rockville, MD

Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Phoenix, AZ / Rockville, MD

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure.
• Lead and execute end-to-end cloud migration projects (Lift-and-Shift, Re-Platforming, etc.).
• Collaborate with application owners, network engineers, and security teams to architect cloud-based solutions.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Evaluate existing on-premises infrastructure and define cloud readiness plans.
• Perform assessments of workloads for Azure migration, using tools like Azure Migrate, ASR, and Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and cost management best practices.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
• Monitor and maintain Azure environments, identify bottlenecks, and optimize performance.
• Participate in DR/BCP planning and implementation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with at least 5+ years on Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure compute, storage, networking, and security features.
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration tools such as Azure Migrate, ASR, or third-party equivalents.
• Expertise in virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Proficient with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI).
• Understanding of hybrid cloud environments and VPN/ExpressRoute integration.
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for infrastructure provisioning.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or higher preferred.