Cloud Solutions Engineer (Azure)

Responsibilities • Implement cloud computing architecture solutions (with a focus on Azure) that address cloud security and compliance fundamentals, deployment automation and elastic sizing of environments and multi-tenant implementations. • Create migration plans and migrate on-prem resources and workloads to Azure using infrastructure as code, and other methods, including PowerShell and Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI). • Configure and administer Entra ID (Azure AD), Identity and access management (IAM), RBAC, SSO, Security/Policies/Resource Governing/Azure Key Vault. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud functionality, M365, AVD, VMs (Windows, Linux), route tables, custom Images, containers, performance, policies, integration and access. • Enable DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka, and container management systems. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of infrastructure. • Lead pre-production readiness efforts, POCs, lab testing and knowledge transfer. Provide architectural design diagrams and documentation and assess how to implement technologies into the existing infrastructure. • Provide expertise in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere and vCenter. • Act as a subject matter expert for Cloud Infrastructure Architecture and Cloud Adoption Frameworks, Well-Architected Framework as it relates to compute, network, storage, and native SaaS/PaaS offerings. • Maintain overall industry knowledge on the latest trends and technology and demonstrate forward thinking around how technology can support the organizational direction. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 5 years of related experience. • Strong experience with adoption of CAF (Cloud Adoption Framework), adhering to principles of WAF (Well Architecture Framework) and demonstrated ability of Migrating applications to cloud using AMPP and other methodologies. • Ability to design and manage Azure based and hybrid networking solutions across multiple sites, locations, subscriptions, and virtual networks. • Ability to design and manage Microsoft 365 & collaboration Infrastructure - Exchange Online, MS Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Intune, & other Office 365 services. • Expert in Azure governance, Express Route, Site Recovery, S2S VPN devices, Azure Monitor, RBAC, virtual network and subscription peering. • Ability to create scripts in PowerShell, VBS, Python, Ansible and similar languages. • Infrastructure automation through Terraform, Ansible, Python, source control tools (GIT/GitHub/GitLab), Serverless Functions • Working level knowledge of, networking, virtualization, SAN, and related technologies. • Deep understanding of Active Directory architecture, Sites & Services, DNS, DHCP, and cloud services integration A solid understanding of most of the following • Networking - WAF (Web Application Firewall), NSGs (Network Security Groups), Azure Firewall, Azure DNS, Hybrid DNS. • Identity and access - Azure Key Vault, Managed Identities, RBAC • Entra ID - Managed Identities, PIM, Service Principals • IAM – users/groups/service accounts and their differences • Azure Governance and Compliance – Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework • Data – Data Lake, Data factory and Blob storage • Containers - Docker and Kubernetes • Microservices • Must be a team player with good customer service skills and the ability to work flexible hours if required. • Ensure to exhibit strong end-to-end troubleshooting skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Technical Certification in Cloud preferred. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour Application Question(s): • Candidates MUST BE US citizens • The selected candidate must be willing to have a final face to face interview in Las Vegas. Travel cost will be reimbursed. Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job