Azure Cloud Engineer

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. Administer, configure, and support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services .

Posted 10/26/2026contractRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49 - $69 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and supporting Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, including automation and security practices. Proficient in managing Windows Server environments and implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions.

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Microsoft Azure AdministrationPowerShell ScriptingInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)Windows Server 2019 SupportIdentity and Access Management (Microsoft Entra ID)

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure AdministrationNetwork Protocols ConfigurationServer Administration (Windows/Linux)Database ManagementTroubleshooting Cloud ServicesAutomation Scripting (Python)Load Balancer ConfigurationFirewall ManagementPCI Compliance ImplementationSingle Sign-On (SSO) Support

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365Power AppsAzure DevOpsJenkinsGitDockerKubernetesAzure Key VaultAzure Virtual DesktopTeam Foundation Server (TFS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft AZ-104Microsoft AZ-305

Industry Keywords

Cloud EngineeringInfrastructure SecurityOperational TroubleshootingCloud Cost OptimizationEnterprise Cloud Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDockerFirewallsJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraformTFSVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, and support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services
Maintain secure, reliable, and efficient cloud environments
Support Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and later environments
Work with Windows and Linux server administration, cloud networking, and database-related infrastructure
Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, server, and network connectivity issues
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network protocols, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers
Support networking configurations and connectivity across cloud and server environments
Assist with infrastructure configuration, performance monitoring, and operational troubleshooting
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Python
Implement and support Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform or equivalent technologies
Automate infrastructure configuration, provisioning, and administrative activities
Administer identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID and Single Sign-On
Support cloud infrastructure security controls and access management practices
Apply PCI or comparable compliance framework requirements to cloud environments
Support Microsoft Office 365 and Power Apps administration and related integrations
Troubleshoot Microsoft cloud services, identity systems, and enterprise infrastructure
Collaborate with technical teams to support cloud platform stability and operational effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure administration and cloud engineering
2+ years of experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2019 or later environments
2+ years of experience with server infrastructure, network protocols, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers
2+ years of experience with networking, Windows/Linux server administration, databases, and cloud environments
2+ years of experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Python
1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Power Apps platforms
1+ year of experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or equivalent technologies
1+ year of experience working with PCI or comparable security and compliance frameworks
1+ year of experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity administration using Microsoft Entra ID
Must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
Preferred: 1+ year of experience with continuous integration and development tools, including Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, or Team Foundation Server (TFS)
Preferred: 1+ year of experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
Preferred: 1+ year of experience with Azure Key Vault, secrets management, and certificate management
Preferred: Azure certification such as Microsoft AZ-104, AZ-305, or comparable certification
Preferred: 1+ year of experience with enterprise cloud governance models
Preferred: 1+ year of experience analyzing cloud cost trends and recommending cost optimization strategies
Preferred: 1+ year of experience with Azure Virtual Desktop environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pay range: $49–$69 per hour
Remote work arrangement