Senior Cloud Systems Engineer

Ledgent Technology

  • Sacramento, California
  • Today
  • $125,000–$158,000

Highlights

This position will lead the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based infrastructure solutions while driving the migration of legacy on-premises systems and VMware workloads to native Azure services. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud transformation, and enterprise migration projects.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSacramento, California
Salary$125,000–$158,000

Description

Senior Cloud Systems Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud transformation, and enterprise migration projects. This position will lead the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based infrastructure solutions while driving the migration of legacy on-premises systems and VMware workloads to native Azure services.

The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in Azure architecture, cloud security, automation, and large-scale migration initiatives. This role will partner closely with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams to modernize enterprise platforms and improve operational efficiency.


Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
Implement Azure landing zones and governance frameworks.
Manage Azure networking, virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, and VPN connectivity.
Design highly available and resilient cloud solutions.
Cloud Migration & Modernization

Lead cloud-to-cloud migration initiatives, including Microsoft 365 and Azure tenant migrations.
Design and execute VMware-to-Azure migration strategies using Azure Migrate and related tools.
Modernize legacy workloads into Azure-native solutions.
Assess existing environments and develop migration roadmaps.
Identity & Security

Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
Implement Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust principles.
Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.
Automation & DevOps

Develop automation using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, and scripting frameworks.
Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.
Automate deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes.
Operational Excellence

Monitor cloud performance, availability, and c

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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