Senior Cloud EngineerAzure

Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer Azure

Job Location: Onsite, Houston, Texas

Long Term

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Design

Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure

Define cloud standards, governance, and best practices

Lead cloud migration strategies (lift & shift, refactoring, modernization)

Implementation & Operations

Deploy and manage Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure

Functions, Storage, and Networking

Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies

Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and cost

DevOps & Automation

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools

Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates,

Bicep)

Implement configuration management and deployment automation

Security & Compliance

Implement and manage Azure security services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud,

Sentinel)

Enforce identity and access management (IAM), policies, and governance frameworks

Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

Networking

Design and manage Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and

Application Gateways

Troubleshoot network connectivity issues in hybrid environments

Collaboration & Leadership

Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams for cloud adoption

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Participate in architectural reviews and technical decision-making

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

5+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in Microsoft Azure

Strong expertise in:

o Azure Compute (VMs, AKS, App Services)

o Azure Networking (VNet, NSG, VPN, ExpressRoute)

o Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk)

o Azure Identity (Azure AD, RBAC)

Hands-on experience with:

o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / Bicep)

o CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub)

o Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Cloud & DevOps

Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)

Experience implementing DevOps practices and automation

Familiarity with microservices architecture and APIs

Security

Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices

Experience with encryption, secrets management, and identity governance

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certifications:

o Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

o Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

o Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400)

Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)

Experience in cost optimization and FinOps practices

Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud transformation projects

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Key Deliverables / Success Metrics

Stable, secure, and scalable Azure infrastructure

Reduced cloud costs through optimization

Faster deployment cycles via automation

High system uptime and performance

Work Environment

Agile / DevOps-driven teams

Collaboration across global stakeholders