Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Engineer

Please apply directly if you are interested in the Azure Cloud Engineer position in Miramar, FL.

Position: Azure Cloud Engineer

Contract Rate: 45-55/hr

Length: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Onsite Requirement: Monday – Thursday onsite and Friday remote

Job Summary: As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for building out and managing the cloud infrastructure on the Azure platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, performance, and security of the cloud-based applications and services. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Azure infrastructure services including, but not limited to, networking, security and automation within the cloud.

Must Haves:

• An understanding of Azure infrastructure – Azure Networking, Azure Security, Azure Storage, etc.

Nice to Haves:

• Terraform and Python
• Kubernetes

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with Azure services.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, availability, and scalability of cloud solutions.
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery, backup, and high availability strategies.
• Manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and security configurations.
• Automate repetitive tasks using scripts and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure services, features, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Active Directory, and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.