Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Virtual Service Operations Full time

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer*

WFH Flexible
• Houston, TX (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Houston+TX+USA)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer? Let's chat and see if we are a good match

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX. This hybrid role requires candidates to work on-site occasionally, with the remainder of the time spent working remotely. The Azure Cloud Architect will play a pivotal role in the design, deployment, and management of scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure cloud environments. They will leverage their expertise in cloud automation, security, performance optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cloud strategy, innovation, and best practices. The role demands a deep technical understanding of Azure cloud services and the ability to lead teams in implementing cloud infrastructure solutions aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Azure Cloud Architecture & Management:

  • Design, deploy, and optimize complex Azure cloud environments for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

  • Lead the implementation of cloud infrastructure solutions, including networking, storage, identity management, and security.

  • Establish best practices for resource scaling, cost monitoring, and cloud performance optimization.

  • Cloud Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

  • Develop and manage automation solutions using Azure Automation, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform.

  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud deployments, reducing manual efforts and enhancing consistency.

  • Automate provisioning, configuration management, and lifecycle processes to improve operational efficiency.

  • Cloud Security & Compliance:

  • Ensure the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure by managing Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Sentinel.

  • Implement security controls, including IAM, encryption, firewalls, and network security best practices.

  • Monitor, identify, and mitigate potential security threats, ensuring regulatory compliance.

  • Performance Monitoring & Optimization:

  • Oversee cloud resource and application performance using Azure monitoring tools.

  • Conduct root cause analysis for performance bottlenecks and infrastructure failures.

  • Implement cost management strategies to optimize cloud resource utilization.

  • Collaboration & Leadership:

  • Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing mentorship on cloud best practices, automation, and security.

  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless cloud service integration.

  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on Azure cloud technologies, driving cloud innovation and operational efficiency.

  • Documentation & Reporting:

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation on cloud architecture, automation processes, security protocols, and operational procedures.

  • Prepare reports on cloud performance, security posture, and resource utilization for internal stakeholders.

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

  • Stay up to date with emerging Azure cloud technologies, automation tools, and security trends.

  • Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement to enhance cloud strategy and operational effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ITIL 3-4 certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification (or equivalent).

  • Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerization technologies.

  • Familiarity with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud architectures.

  • Experience with DevSecOps practices, integrating security into the DevOps pipeline.

  • Knowledge of additional automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Requirements

  • 7-9 years of professional experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer

  • Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

  • New hires assigned on this project will be required to undergo and pass drug and alcohol tests per our client's contract requirements

  • Public Trust Clearance preferred

  • Advanced knowledge of Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, Azure Active Directory, and monitoring tools.

  • Strong hands-on experience with cloud automation tools such as Azure Automation, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform.

  • In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, encryption, and threat detection.

  • Experience with cloud governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

  • Solid understanding of DevOps principles and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, Terraform).

What is Important to Us:

  • You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.

  • You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.

  • Your problem-solving skills are excellent.

  • You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.

  • You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you:

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates.This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO:

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO's success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more For more information, please visit our website athttps://vso-inc.com/careers

Salary Description

$125,000 - $140,000

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