Azure Cloud Engineer II
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer to support and enhance our enterprise cloud infrastructure and platform services. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, automating, and maintaining Microsoft Azure environments in support of mission-critical business operations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Azure infrastructure services, identity and access management, networking, automation, security best practices, and hybrid cloud integrations. This position requires both technical depth and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, security, and application teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud-native services
- Support hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure services
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Administer Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and firewalls
- Manage Azure identity and security services including Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, RBAC, and MFA
- Monitor and optimize cloud performance, availability, scalability, and cost management
- Implement automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and scripting technologies
- Support Azure governance initiatives including policies, tagging strategies, and compliance standards
- Configure and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement security hardening and vulnerability remediation
- Troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid infrastructure issues
- Support CI/CD integration and DevOps workflows where applicable
- Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and architecture diagrams
- Participate in after-hours maintenance and escalation support as needed
Required Qualifications
- 3–7+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or cloud engineering
- 2+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure administration and engineering experience
- Strong understanding of:
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Azure Storage
- Azure Networking
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
- Azure Backup and Site Recovery
- Experience with PowerShell automation and scripting
- Knowledge of Windows Server administration and hybrid identity environments
- Experience with enterprise networking concepts including DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPN technologies
- Understanding of cloud security best practices and Zero Trust principles
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tooling
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with:
- Azure DevOps or Bicep
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- Intune and endpoint management
- DevOps pipelines and Git repositories
- Experience supporting regulated or government environments
- Microsoft Azure certifications such as:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Desired Traits
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong customer service mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Detail-oriented with strong operational discipline
- Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset
Example Technologies Used
- Microsoft Azure
- PowerShell
- GitHub
- Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Sentinel
About Vamonos IT
Our experienced team of technical Subject Matter Experts and Professional Project Managers deliver solutions to the toughest challenges in enterprise cloud computing and infrastructure management within the Homeland Security and Federal civilian landscape.
Our Mission is to set the bar in service delivery excellence, providing professional services our customers cannot help but notice.
Our core values of Exceptional Service, Accountability, Continual Improvement, and Opportunity for Growth drive our customers' success and include an inward focus on our team and interactions with each other.
From our customer-facing teams to internal operations, we want to conduct business in a way all employees can proudly and confidently represent Vamonos IT.
Our benefits include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Simple IRA with matching
- Robust Paid Vacation Policy
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Short Term Disability
- Company provided life insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
Skills Required
- 3-7+ years of experience in systems, infrastructure, or cloud engineering
- 2+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure administration and engineering experience
- Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Machines
- Strong understanding of Azure Storage
- Strong understanding of Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers)
- Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, RBAC, and MFA
- Experience with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Experience with Azure Backup and Site Recovery
- Experience with PowerShell automation and scripting
- Experience with Azure CLI and scripting technologies
- Knowledge of Windows Server administration and hybrid identity environments
- Experience with enterprise networking concepts including DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPN technologies
- Understanding of cloud security best practices and Zero Trust principles
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tooling (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Participate in after-hours maintenance and escalation support as needed
- Experience with Azure DevOps or Bicep
- Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
- Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop
- Experience with Intune and endpoint management
- Experience with DevOps pipelines and Git repositories
- Experience supporting regulated or government environments
- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Expert, Cybersecurity Architect Expert)
What We Do
Whether you are moving IT services to the cloud or optimizing an existing infrastructure, Vamonos IT will guide your transition and enable you to take full advantage of the Microsoft Cloud services available today and into the future. Vamonos IT offers tenant-to-desktop support with extensive domain knowledge and years of directly supporting on-premises Microsoft technologies coupled with large scale cloud migrations and ongoing support. Our experienced team of technical Subject Matter Experts deliver solutions to the toughest challenges in enterprise cloud computing and infrastructure management within the Homeland Security and Federal civilian landscape. In fact, some of our experts have been working with email and identity management since their introduction on an enterprise scale. Our mission as a company and as individuals is to set the bar in service delivery excellence, providing support and service our customers feel they cannot live without. Specialties: On premises and Microsoft 365 architecture and engineering, AD and Azure AD identity and access management, PowerShell scripting, process automation, SharePoint and custom product development, enterprise data migrations, system health monitoring, security and compliance support, service desk management, project management, product management, training and product rollout Let's go!
