Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade Azure environments, including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup, and recovery solutions.
• Hybrid Cloud Connectivity: Integrate Azure services with on-premises infrastructure to support secure connectivity, seamless data exchange, and consistent operational performance.
• Identity and Access Management: Manage Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), implement role-based access controls, and enforce identity security policies.
• Virtualization and Resilience: Administer Azure Virtual Machines, virtual networks, and disaster recovery configurations to maintain business continuity and minimize service disruptions.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain automated infrastructure deployments using Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep, supported by PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting.
• Performance and Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud environments, troubleshoot performance issues, evaluate resource utilization, and implement cost optimization strategies.
• Business Application Support: Maintain the availability and performance of cloud-hosted enterprise applications, including document management, legal practice management, and financial platforms.
• Security and Compliance: Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to implement security controls, support compliance requirements, and strengthen infrastructure protection.
• Cloud Governance: Coordinate with technology vendors, support security assessments, and establish cloud governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Linux Administration: Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) workloads hosted in Azure, including system maintenance, patch management, security hardening, and performance optimization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of experience managing enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, or large-scale IT environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, including compute, networking, storage, identity, and security services.
• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting hybrid cloud environments that integrate on-premises infrastructure with Azure.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, or equivalent credentials.
• Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance practices within regulated industries or professional services environments.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring, performance troubleshooting, capacity planning, and cloud cost management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating workloads from Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), VMware, or similar virtualization platforms to Azure.
• Familiarity with legal technology applications, including document management, e-discovery, and legal practice management systems.
• Experience administering and optimizing Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers within Azure environments.

Core Technical Competencies

• Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
• Infrastructure Automation: Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep.
• Scripting and Administration: PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Identity and Access: Microsoft Entra ID, identity governance, and access management.
• Security and Compliance: Cloud security controls, governance frameworks, and compliance best practices.
• Hybrid Infrastructure: Integration of cloud and on-premises systems.
• Operating Systems: Linux server administration, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Operational Excellence: Monitoring, disaster recovery, business continuity, and resource optimization.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $140,000–$160,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits and wellness programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic technology initiatives and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are made without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.