Azure Cloud Engineer - East Coast Remote

Addison Group is collaborating with a prominent international non-profit organization to identify a skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in Azure, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Networking, Entra ID, Office 365, and Windows.

Position: Cloud Engineer

Location: Remote - Must be located on east coast

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Details
• Target Pay: $48-$55/hr
• 6-Month Contract with possibility to extend
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the USA without requiring Sponsorship now or in the future

Job Description

The Cloud Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining and supporting the organization’s technology systems, with a primary focus on online infrastructure within Azure. Additional responsibilities include managing limited resources in AWS and Google Cloud. This role requires hands-on expertise in Azure architecture, hybrid Active Directory with Entra ID, networking, Office 365, and server management across Windows and Linux environments.

Top Skills
• Azure, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Networking, Entra ID
• Manages Azure virtual machines such as: Windows domain controllers, IIS VMs, SQL database VMs, Misc Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise VMs, and virtual redundant firewalls both in a production and staging environment.
• Creates, updates, and supports Azure Enterprise Apps for both SSO and AZ Proxy.
• Manges cloud based DNS in Azure and Cloudflare.

Key Responsibilities
• Azure Infrastructure Management:
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Azure subscriptions, resources, and roles to support various programs and operations.
• Ensure system stability, resiliency, and protection within Azure-based environments.
• Networking:
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain networking across Azure resources, VNETs, sites, and tenants.
• Manage cloud-based DNS in Azure and Cloudflare.
• Virtual Machine Management:
• Administer Azure virtual machines, including Windows domain controllers, IIS VMs, SQL database VMs, Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMs, and virtual redundant firewalls in production and staging environments.
• Cloud Apps and Tools:
• Create and update Azure Enterprise Apps for SSO and Azure Proxy.
• Manage resources such as Entra ID, RBAC, and Office 365.
• System Security and Maintenance:
• Update and patch systems to meet security requirements and best practices.
• Utilize and manage system backups, ensuring data integrity and recovery capabilities.
• Escalation and Documentation:
• Serve as an escalation point for complex Azure, Entra ID, RBAC, and O365 issues.
• Develop and maintain playbooks for planned responses to outages or technical issues.

Qualifications
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required (equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Technical Expertise:
• Proven experience managing Azure-based, highly resilient production systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and virtual machine deployment.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including firewalls and load balancers.
• Familiarity with hybrid Active Directory environments and Entra ID.
• Hands-on experience with compute resource management and monitoring.
• Additional Skills:
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (or similar systems) preferred.
• Palo Alto firewall and Prisma experience is a significant plus.
• Proficient in troubleshooting technical problems with well-developed methodologies.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.