Azure Cloud Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to support and enhance a complex Azure environment. This contract opportunity is ideal for a senior-level candidate who can combine hands-on delivery with technical guidance across cloud infrastructure, networking, and end-user computing services. The role focuses on designing, optimizing, and maintaining scalable Azure solutions that align with hybrid infrastructure needs and enterprise performance expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support Azure networking solutions across large-scale environments, including virtual WAN, hub-and-spoke connectivity, and enterprise routing patterns.
• Build and refine Azure landing zones, subscription structures, and connectivity models to promote secure, scalable cloud operations.
• Manage Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 platforms, including session host administration, identity integration with Entra ID, performance tuning, and end-user experience improvements.
• Administer Azure virtual machines and storage services while ensuring reliable operation across cloud and hybrid infrastructure landscapes.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate architecture choices such as Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, disaster recovery strategies, and broader network design decisions.
• Provide technical leadership by advising teams on Azure best practices while remaining actively involved in implementation and operational support.
• Support integration efforts between Azure services and enterprise platforms such as S/4HANA where cloud connectivity and infrastructure design are required.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and networking issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable improvements to strengthen availability and performance.