Automation, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, DNS (Domain Name System), Engineering, IP Addressing, Identify Issues, Leadership, Microsoft Infrastructure, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Migration Strategy, Network Operations Center, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Routing Protocols, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Subnetting, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Windows PowerShell
Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to lead a strategic initiative to migrate on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. This is a net-new role created to support a full data center-to-Cloud transformation, move workloads currently running across two Tier-3 datacenters (~500 servers) to Azure. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role.
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 90 days, you are expected to make meaningful progress on the Global Secure Access (GSA) deployment and support a clear migration roadmap for Azure-specific infrastructure components. You are expected to earn the trust of the Infrastructure Team by demonstrating both deep technical expertise and strong collaboration skills.
Work Environment & Culture
We are a collaborative team that values technical depth, clear communication, and mutual respect. The ideal candidate is a confident, no-ego professional who can engage at both the engineering and senior leadership levels. Fundamental networking knowledge is non-negotiable; the team speaks the language of infrastructure and expects you to do so as well.
Responsibilities
- Deliver an Azure Cloud migration from two Tier-3 on-premises datacenters (~500 servers).
- Follow a traditional Hub-Spoke network model.
- Deploy and manage Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.
- Complete and extend GSA deployment with Azure-specific components.
- Help to define and enforce RBAC policies and identity governance standards.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and PowerShell.
- Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance across Cloud initiatives.
- Document engineering decisions, standards, and runbooks.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on Azure engineering experience at a senior/enterprise level.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar data center-to-Cloud migration effort.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID, and GSA.
- Working knowledge of Cisco and Fortinet networking technologies.
- Solid understanding of fundamental networking concepts: DNS, subnetting, IP addressing, and routing protocols.
- Experience with RBAC; must understand the principle of least privilege.
- Proficiency in Python and/or PowerShell for infrastructure automation.
- Ability to deploy and support production workloads for enterprise environments in Azure.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Cloud infrastructure, identity, and networking layers.
This is a 6-month Contract-to-Hire opportunity with our Kansas City, MO client. Employee benefits include Medical/Dental Benefits, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k). H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.
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