azure cloud engineer. + secaucus , new jersey + posted 2 days ago **job details** summary + $135,000 - $175,000 per year + permanent + bachelor degree + category computer and mathematical occupations + reference1067508 job details job summary: The Senior Staff Azure Cloud Systems Engineer will collaborate with our team to support a variety of IT systems and services, including our corporate virtualization infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure, with a primary focus on Azure. You will operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ing your technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple IT platforms. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Secaucus, NJ office, requiring five days per week. Please only if this aligns with your expectations. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Matias Rodriguez Account Manager - PPO Randstad Digital Matias.Rodriguez@randstaddigital.com location: SECAUCUS, New Jersey job type: Permanent salary: $135,000 - 175,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Responsibilities: + Contribute to projects by engineering new systems and solutions. + Monitor the performance of critical servers and applications to ensure optimal operation. + Manage load configurations, recommend hardware purchases or upgrades, and fine-tune software for optimal performance. + Collaborate with and manage third-party vendors to expedite issue resolution. + Design and deploy architecture and applications using appropriate cloud services based on customer requirements or guidance from Solutions Architects. + Build highly available and fault-tolerant enterprise infrastructure using multi-region and multi-AZ models. + Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including specifications, designs, procedures, and logs. + Document all processes, system changes, fixes, and issues to maintain transparency and traceability. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. + 8+ years of experience in cloud migrations with high proficiency in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, focusing on Azure. + strong operational experience or working knowledge of cloud identity and access management solutions, enforcing security guidelines. + Expertise in using Configuration Management and Orchestration tools such as Ansible and Terraform. + Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python, PHP). + Experience improving security posture through assessments and analyses with tools like Ansible and Prisma. + Ability to design, develop, and maintain automation scripts using tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. + Experience implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery. + Ensure secure design principles are embedded throughout the cloud architecture. + Implement least privilege access controls and monitor security events. + Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and maintain compliance. + Expertise in Microsoft Intune for device management, configuration, and security. + Proven experience leading teams, cross-training, mentoring, and supporting team members. + Improve the resilience of cloud applications and infrastructure, ensuring HA, DR, and Data Protection requirements are met for each workload. + Deep knowledge of networking topologies and engineering, including DNS, Load Balancers, Gateway Devices, and Web Application Firewalls. + In-depth understanding of Azure networking services, including Azure Virtual WAN, VNETs, Azure Application/Network Security Groups, Private Link, VNET Peering, Routing, ExpressRoute, Site-to-Site VPN, and Point-to-Site VPN. + Advanced knowledge of Azure security and IAM, Role-Based Access Controls, Azure Policy, and Management Groups and Subscriptions. + Familiarity with AWS architecture and services (EC2, IAM, S3, ELB/ALB, RDS/Aurora, ElastiCache, ECS/EKS). + Experience automating cloud-native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning infrastructure. + Expertise in cloud-specific monitoring tools and products. + Experience with CMK (Customer Managed Keys) and BYOK (Bring Your Own Key). + Experience with AWS Workspaces (VDI), Azure VDI, and custom image creation. Note: This role focuses primarily on Azure technologies and environments. qualifications: + Experience level: Experienced + Minimum 5 years of experience + Education: Bachelors skills: + Azure + Cloud SQLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.