Consultant - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

ABOUT KALLES GROUP:

Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.

While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate.

No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.

We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it. We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Consultant, you will help our client design, implement, and support scalable cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure. This role combines hands-on engineering with architectural thinking, enabling you to build modern, secure, and automated infrastructure that supports enterprise applications and services.

You will work across networking, compute, storage, and identity components to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions while leveraging infrastructure-as-code practices and CI/CD automation. In close collaboration with application teams, security, and operations, you will ensure that cloud environments are resilient, well-governed, and aligned with best practices. Your ability to integrate automation, enforce security controls, and optimize cloud architecture will be key to delivering production-ready solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions in Microsoft Azure across compute, storage, networking, and identity services
• Architect end-to-end cloud environments that support both application and platform components
• Build and manage Azure networking configurations, including virtual networks, private connectivity, DNS, and hybrid connectivity solutions
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, including reusable modules and state management practices
• Create and support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions to automate infrastructure deployment and updates
• Implement and maintain Azure governance frameworks, including policies, management groups, monitoring, and logging
• Apply cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, network segmentation, and secrets management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions
• Troubleshoot and optimize cloud environments to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency

ABOUT YOU:

• Your values:
  • Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly.
  • Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.
  • Ownership: You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking concepts, including private connectivity and hybrid networking patterns
• Experience designing and deploying cloud architectures that support both front-end and back-end services
• Proficiency with Terraform, including module development, remote state management, and infrastructure automation
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, particularly using GitHub Actions or similar tools
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, including identity management, access controls, and data protection
• Experience implementing governance and monitoring solutions within Azure environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Experience supporting or managing on-premises infrastructure (e.g., Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware)
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures and on-premises to cloud connectivity
• Experience with monitoring, access management, and infrastructure lifecycle operations
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-500
• Exposure to additional infrastructure-as-code or configuration management tools

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The annual salary range for this role is $125,000-$145,000.  
• We offer Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401K with matching, and PTO for salaried employees.
• Work/life balance – we know there’s more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload.

LOCATION:

This role can be remote.  Our client is Seattle-based, so work hours must align to Pacific time zone.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible.

Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to [email protected].

Kalles Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class.