Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineer II – Microsoft Azure
Location: Remote
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Compensation: $50/hour W-2
About the Opportunity
We’re working with a client looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to help manage, support, and improve a Microsoft Azure environment. This is a hands-on opportunity supporting a single dedicated customer, with responsibilities spanning Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, security, governance, and automation.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded Azure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, can work independently, and isn’t afraid to dive into unfamiliar technologies to find practical solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Design, administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
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Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, governance, policies, and access controls.
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Support Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, managed identities, and cloud security configurations.
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Configure and troubleshoot Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, firewalls, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity.
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Manage Azure compute, storage, Key Vault, monitoring, and related platform services.
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Build automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code.
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Support cloud migrations, infrastructure improvements, production incidents, and operational troubleshooting.
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Collaborate with technical teams to improve reliability, security, and performance.
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering, with strong hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
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Broad knowledge of Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, security, and governance.
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Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and cloud automation.
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Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting production environments.
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Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and take ownership of technical challenges.
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Excellent communication and documentation skills.
This is an urgent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on Azure engineering, wants meaningful technical ownership, and can make an immediate impact.