Azure Engineer

Azure Engineer Opportunity

Top skills' details:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Suite 'core services' - ability to look at an environment and 'illustrate' what is there
• Experience with Azure Networking Components
• Experience in helping with the setup of an Azure environment from on prem

Description: Our client is trying to identify their next step within their IT environment and organization. They are looking to bring in an outside Azure Engineer who knows the core products – app gateways, firewalls, allocation services, etc. and can help 'illustrate the unknown' environment for the team. Their environment has already been stood up for the most part, but they are in need of some 'outside eyes' in order to make sure they are using their Azure capabilities to the fullest. Ideally, they are looking for someone who can come into the unknown, and provide a rough outline. Someone who could assist with insight and visibility of analytics into the environment – would come second, but would be helpful as well.

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Azure cloud strategy, architecture, and implementation plans
• Build, optimize, and maintain Azure resources, services, and environments
• Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and operational health assessments
• Perform incident analysis and remediation using Azure-native monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Design and maintain Azure-native backup, recovery, and DR/BCP configurations
• Troubleshoot complex Azure service, identity (AD/Entra), networking, and security issues
• Implement and maintain governance models including RBAC, least privilege, Azure Policies, and conditional access
• Analyze cloud events using Azure Monitor, Sentinel, and Log Analytics
• Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Support development teams with cloud architecture guidance and best practices
• Assist with escalated Azure and identity-related issues
• Define baseline performance standards for cloud workloads
• Train and mentor department staff on Azure best practices, findings, new capabilities, and operational insights
• Create and deliver internal sessions, workshops, or walkthroughs to strengthen cloud knowledge across the organization

Job type & location: This is a contract position based out of Livonia, MI.

Pay and benefits: The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace type: This is a hybrid position in Livonia, MI.

Application deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

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