Job Description
Position Summary
The Azure Cloud Engineer will design, build, and support cloud infrastructure environments in Microsoft Azure, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform Cloud/Enterprise.
This role is responsible for developing reusable Terraform modules, automating deployments, implementing governance and security controls, and supporting application and data platform integrations.
The engineer will work closely with the Infrastructure, Security, Application, and Data Engineering teams to ensure Azure environments are secure, scalable, and compliant, while improving operational efficiency through automation.
Responsibilities: - Design, configure, and deploy Azure infrastructure (Compute, Network, Storage, PaaS) using Terraform.
- Develop and maintain modular Terraform code with state management in Terraform Cloud or Azure Storage.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) for infrastructure deployments using OIDC authentication.
- Build and manage Azure services including:
- Networking: VNets, Subnets, Firewalls, Load Balancers, Private Endpoints, VPN/ExpressRoute
- Compute: Virtual Machines, App Services, Function Apps, AKS
- Storage: Blob, File, and ADLS Gen2
- Data Platform: Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse
- Security: Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, RBAC, Managed Identities
- Implement Azure governance standards including naming conventions, tagging, policies, and monitoring.
- Manage and optimize cost, performance, and availability across environments.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning, including defining and validating RTO/RPO.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, runbooks, and change records.
- Collaborate with application and data teams to support environment provisioning and deployments.
- Support patching cadence and compliance reporting using Azure Update Manager and automation.
Minimum Qualifications: - Azure Cloud Infrastructure (compute, network, storage, PaaS) Required, 5+ years of designing and implementing Azure environments including VNets, App Services, and Storage solutions.
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Required, 4+ years of developing Terraform modules, managing state files, and automating deployments via Terraform Cloud/Enterprise.
- Azure Networking (VNets, Firewalls, Load Balancers, Private Endpoints) Required, 3+ years of hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of Azure networking.
- Azure Data Platform (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse) Desired, 2+ years of deploying and managing Azure data services using Terraform or manual provisioning.
- Azure Key Vault and Security Integration Required, 3+ years of managing secrets, keys, and certificates for application and infrastructure workloads.
- CI/CD Automation (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) Required, 3+ years of building and maintaining infrastructure pipelines with OIDC authentication.
- Azure Governance and Compliance (Policy, Blueprints, RBAC) Required, 3+ years of implementing policies, tagging, and access control for compliance and security.
- Scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) Required, 3+ years of writing scripts for automation, configuration, and monitoring tasks.
- Monitoring and Logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) Required, 3+ years of implementing monitoring solutions for performance and availability tracking.
- Azure Cost Optimization and Management Desired, 2+ years of experience analyzing usage patterns and implementing cost-control mechanisms.
- Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Desired, 2+ years of setting up DR environments and defining RTO/RPO objectives.
- Linux and Windows Administration Desired, 3+ years of managing OS-level configuration, patching, and hardening in Azure environments.
- ITIL/Service Management Process (Incident, Change, Problem) Desired, 2+ years of working within structured change and incident management processes.
- Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or Terraform Associate) Desired professional certifications validating Azure and IaC expertise.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with multi-subscription Azure architecture and landing zone design.
- Familiarity with IaC testing and policy enforcement tools (Terratest, Checkov, Sentinel).
- Experience with Azure Containers (AKS, Container Instances) and integrating security best practices.
- Experience collaborating in Agile/Scrum environments.
Soft Skills: - Strong communication and documentation abilities.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on automation and reliability.
- Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams (Dev, Sec, Ops).
- Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable in dynamic project environments.
Education and Certifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) preferred.
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate strongly desired.
Assignment Overview: - Engagement Type: Contract (W2 or C2C through vendor)
- Duration: 12+ months, with option to extend
- Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM CST
- Work Location: Hybrid St. Paul, MN (onsite up to 2 days/week)
Job Tags
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