Senior Cloud Engineer/ Azure
Arlington, VA
Onsite
Full Time
$130k - $150k
Exciting job opportunity for a senior Azure Cloud Engineer working full-time in Chicago. This growing company is looking for someone to join their team and lead in their cloud transformation journey, to drive Azure initiatives and make a lasting impact. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art Microsoft Azure technologies and shape the future of the company’s infrastructure.
If you are ready to redefine what’s possible in the cloud, this company is looking for a creative problem-solver who thrives on continuous learning and isn’t afraid to push boundaries. As the Senior Cloud Engineer, you’ll have the chance to blend your Azure expertise with on-premises knowledge, creating seamless, secure, and scalable solutions that drive the business forward. This position offers an environment that foster growth, encourages innovation, and values work-life balance.
Required Skills & Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
If you are ready to redefine what’s possible in the cloud, this company is looking for a creative problem-solver who thrives on continuous learning and isn’t afraid to push boundaries. As the Senior Cloud Engineer, you’ll have the chance to blend your Azure expertise with on-premises knowledge, creating seamless, secure, and scalable solutions that drive the business forward. This position offers an environment that foster growth, encourages innovation, and values work-life balance.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure services (VMs, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
- Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, and network security
- Experience with infrastructure as code, particularly Bicep
- Azure Certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IS or equivalent experience
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to various audiences
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 50% Microsoft Azure
- 30% Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, PowerShell)
- 20% On-premises infrastructure
- 60% Hands-On (cloud architecture, deployment, automation)
- 20% Management Duties (capacity planning and mentorship)
- 20% Team Collaboration (cross-functional teamwork, knowledge sharing)
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.