Cloud Engineer

Description The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and operating the organization's cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This role works closely with Infrastructure Engineering, Security, and IT Operations to ensure scalable, resilient, and secure platforms that support business-critical workloads. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on engineering experience across cloud, networking, identity, automation, and Microsoft 365 services, with a focus on infrastructure as code and operational excellence. Design, deploy, and manage virtual servers and virtual appliances in Microsoft Azure, supporting both production and non-production workloads. Administer and maintain edge and cloud firewall platforms, including policy design, troubleshooting, and optimization; Meraki and Palo Alto experience strongly preferred. Manage and troubleshoot network routing infrastructure, including WAN and site connectivity, Meraki experience a plus. Configure, operate, and support network switching environments, with Cisco IOS experience preferred. Administer Microsoft domain services, including Active Directory, M365 Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy, ensuring availability, security, and proper delegation. Implement and maintain hardening and security best practices for cloud infrastructure, Windows servers, and network devices in alignment with organizational standards. Manage and support wireless infrastructure, including access point configuration, security, and performance tuning, Meraki experience a plus. Develop, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep and Terraform, ensuring repeatability and consistency across environments. Create and maintain PowerShell scripts to support automation, configuration management, and operational efficiency. Identify and automate recurring IT and infrastructure tasks to improve reliability and reduce manual effort. Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Intune. Design, configure, and manage Copilot agents, supporting productivity, automation, and AI-enabled workflows across the organization. Utilize network visibility and observability tools to rapidly identify sources of performance or connectivity issues and drive timely remediation. Participate in infrastructure planning, system upgrades, incident response, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to work as part of an on-call rotation with the Infrastructure Engineering team. Requirements Proven experience managing Azure-based virtual infrastructure and cloud services. Strong hands-on experience with networking fundamentals, including firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless technologies. Solid understanding of Microsoft identity and directory services in enterprise environments. Demonstrated experience with automation and scripting, particularly using PowerShell. 2+ years' Experience working with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps-style workflows. Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud, server, and network layers. Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced IT environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality. Understanding how to setup Git, using GitFlow, in Source Control Management platforms such as GitHub, BitBucket, etc. A working understanding and experience using Software Development Lifecycle patterns, such as Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years+ experience managing workloads and VMs in Microsoft Azure required. 2 years+ experience with Meraki networking, wireless, and security platforms. 2 years+ experience with Palo Alto firewalls. 2 years+ experience with Cisco IOS-based switching environments. Familiarity with enterprise observability and network visibility platforms. Relevant certifications (cloud, networking, or security) are a plus, including but not limited to: Microsoft Azure certifications Cisco certifications Security-focused certifications