Cloud Engineering Specialist

We are looking for a Cloud Engineering Specialist to support a university technology environment in New Jersey. This long-term contract position will focus on strengthening secure, reliable, and scalable cloud services while supporting core identity and collaboration platforms used across the institution. The role is well suited for a hands-on cloud specialist who can balance administration, automation, and troubleshooting in a complex enterprise setting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the Microsoft 365 environment to maintain dependable collaboration, messaging, and productivity services.
• Administer cloud and identity platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Okta to ensure stable access and secure operations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and configuration workflows using PowerShell and tools such as Ansible to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and security, then address incidents and service issues in a timely manner.
• Partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to implement cloud solutions that align with institutional needs and security expectations.
• Investigate authentication, access, and integration issues across enterprise applications and resolve them with sound technical judgment.
• Produce reports, system documentation, and operational records to support audits, service management, and ongoing platform improvement.
• Contribute to cloud transformation and modernization efforts by recommending practical enhancements for resilience, scalability, and governance.