Azure Cloud Engineer

Freelance / Contract
USA
Mid Level
Posted 2 hours ago
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Position Overview

MetroSys is seeking a highly capable Azure Cloud Engineer for a short-term engagement (60–90 days) to support a client’s cloud environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can quickly assess, remediate, and stabilize Azure environments while contributing to ongoing configuration and deployment efforts.

The ideal candidate is Azure-savvy, execution-focused, and able to step into an active environment, identify issues, and drive resolution with minimal ramp-up time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Rapidly assess the current Azure environment and identify misconfigurations, risks, and optimization opportunities

  • Lead efforts to remediate Azure issues, including networking, security, identity, and resource configuration

  • Support and execute Azure deployments and configuration changes based on client needs

  • Work through operational tickets and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and system stability

  • Implement and improve Azure best practices across:

    • Identity & Access Management (Entra ID / Azure AD)

    • Networking (VNets, NSGs, connectivity)

    • Security and governance (policies, RBAC, Defender)

  • Assist with resource organization, cost optimization, and performance tuning

  • Document findings, changes, and recommendations for client handoff and long-term sustainability

  • Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to ensure clear communication and alignment

Required Qualifications

  • 3–7+ years of experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

    • Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking)

    • Entra ID / Azure AD

    • Azure portal, CLI, and/or PowerShell

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and remediate cloud environment issues quickly

  • Experience working in client-facing or consulting environments

  • Strong understanding of Azure architecture and best practices

  • Ability to hit the ground running with minimal onboarding

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Azure governance frameworks (policies, blueprints, landing zones)

  • Familiarity with security and compliance tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)

  • Experience with automation or Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)

  • Knowledge of hybrid environments (on-prem to Azure connectivity)

  • Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.)

Engagement Details

  • Duration: 60–90 days

  • Type: Full-time, contract engagement

  • Focus: Azure remediation, configuration, and operational support

  • Start: Immediate / ASAP preferred

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Azure Cloud Engineer

Position Overview

MetroSys is seeking a highly capable Azure Cloud Engineer for a short-term engagement (60–90 days) to support a client’s cloud environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can quickly assess, remediate, and stabilize Azure environments while contributing to ongoing configuration and deployment efforts.

The ideal candidate is Azure-savvy, execution-focused, and able to step into an active environment, identify issues, and drive resolution with minimal ramp-up time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Rapidly assess the current Azure environment and identify misconfigurations, risks, and optimization opportunities

  • Lead efforts to remediate Azure issues, including networking, security, identity, and resource configuration

  • Support and execute Azure deployments and configuration changes based on client needs

  • Work through operational tickets and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and system stability

  • Implement and improve Azure best practices across:

    • Identity & Access Management (Entra ID / Azure AD)

    • Networking (VNets, NSGs, connectivity)

    • Security and governance (policies, RBAC, Defender)

  • Assist with resource organization, cost optimization, and performance tuning

  • Document findings, changes, and recommendations for client handoff and long-term sustainability

  • Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to ensure clear communication and alignment

Required Qualifications

  • 3–7+ years of experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

    • Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking)

    • Entra ID / Azure AD

    • Azure portal, CLI, and/or PowerShell

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and remediate cloud environment issues quickly

  • Experience working in client-facing or consulting environments

  • Strong understanding of Azure architecture and best practices

  • Ability to hit the ground running with minimal onboarding

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Azure governance frameworks (policies, blueprints, landing zones)

  • Familiarity with security and compliance tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)

  • Experience with automation or Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)

  • Knowledge of hybrid environments (on-prem to Azure connectivity)

  • Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.)

Engagement Details

  • Duration: 60–90 days

  • Type: Full-time, contract engagement

  • Focus: Azure remediation, configuration, and operational support

  • Start: Immediate / ASAP preferred