Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, governance, and operational management of an enterprise Azure cloud environment. This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure while driving Azure migrations, infrastructure automation, disaster recovery, and cloud security initiatives.

This opportunity is based in Mechanicsville, VA, and is open to candidates within a 100-mile radius of Mechanicsville, VA. The client is only considering candidates who can work without requiring present or future employment sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and govern enterprise Azure infrastructure and cloud resources
• Lead Azure cloud migration initiatives from on-premises environments
• Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
• Implement Azure networking, security policies, and governance standards
• Monitor and optimize Azure environments using Azure Monitor and observability tools
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and related technologies
• Collaborate with architecture, security, development, and infrastructure teams
• Perform production support, troubleshooting, and vulnerability remediation
• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership across cloud initiatives

Required Skills (with Years)

• Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Administration and Engineering – 10+ years
• Azure Resource Implementation, Monitoring, and Governance – 10+ years
• Azure Migrations from On-Premises Environments – 10+ years
• Enterprise Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) Strategies – 10+ years
• Azure Networking and Security Policy Implementation – 10+ years
• Azure Monitor, Alerts, Dashboards, and Observability – 10+ years
• Vulnerability Remediation and Security Initiatives – 10+ years
• Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – 7+ years

Preferred Skills

• ARM Templates
• Bicep
• Azure Architecture and Cloud Governance
• Tenable Security Platform
• Enterprise Cloud Operations
• Network Troubleshooting and OSI Model Knowledge

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA