Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure)
About the position At Medallion Bank, we finance fun! We are an industrial loan bank that specializes in providing consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, home improvement, and offering loan origination services to fintech partners. We work directly with thousands of dealers, contractors and financial service providers serving their customers throughout the United States. Medallion Bank is a small company with a big impact. We recognize our employees as our greatest asset and have a culture to prove it! The role involves designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing our Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in cloud architecture, automation, identity management, security, and AI/ML integration, ensuring our cloud infrastructure supports current and future business needs. This role requires strategic leadership, technical excellence, and hands-on execution. Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain a scalable, high-performance, and secure Azure infrastructure. • Design and manage identity and access solutions leveraging Azure AD, RBAC, and privileged access management. • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates. • Implement and enforce Azure security best practices, including zero-trust architecture and regulatory compliance. • Configure and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Sentinel. • Establish CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and containerization technologies. • Evaluate and implement AI/ML services within Azure. • Design and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies. • Partner with IT leadership, developers, security teams, and business stakeholders. • Develop comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, policies, and standard operating procedures. Requirements • Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including compute, networking, storage, security, and identity management. • Strong proficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). • Deep understanding of Azure AD, hybrid identity, and identity governance frameworks. • Experience in enterprise security frameworks and zero-trust security models. • Proficiency in DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and GitOps. • Strong background in cloud cost management and FinOps principles. • Experience with networking concepts (VNETs, NSGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, etc.). • Ability to lead and drive cloud transformation projects with minimal supervision. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services. • 2+ years experience working in a similar role. • Proven track record of managing complex Azure environments and enterprise cloud solutions. • Hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep). • Expertise in DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Docker). • Azure certifications highly preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate). • Experience with AI/ML in cloud environments is a plus. Benefits • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. • 401K with a company match. • PTO including 11 federal paid holidays off, vacation time and sick time. • Financial Wellness Program. • Volunteer Opportunities. • Awesome company culture and co-workers who love to work here. • Work Life Balance. • Company Wide Open Door Policy. • Hybrid Work Schedule for positions that qualify. Apply tot his job