Object Technology Solutions, Inc(OTSI)has an immediate opening for an Azure Cloud Engineer.
Azure Cloud Engineer (LOCATION - Kansas City,MO)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing infrastructure
operations and support during the transition
- Overseeing cloud operations and
designing infrastructure for new workloads
- Continuously improving and
maturing cloud services
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- In-depth understanding of
various cloud computing models, including Infrastructure as a Service
(IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Public, Private, and Hybrid clouds
- Proven experience in deploying
and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure
- Strong understanding of
compute, network, server, storage, and database
- Proficiency in deploying and managing
Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Active Directory, Azure
Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, Azure Virtual Desktop, and
Azure Log Analytics
- Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID
configuration, including identity management, access control policies, and
integration with on-premises Active Directory environments
- Hands-on experience with
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform/Terraform Cloud) for
automating the deployment and management of Azure resources
- Strong scripting skills (e.g.,
PowerShell, Terraform/HCL) for automation tasks and the development of
custom scripts to streamline Azure infrastructure management and
deployment processes
- Strong understanding of network
security principles and experience implementing network security controls
within Azure environments, including firewall configurations, network
segmentation, and secure connectivity options
- Experience configuring
centralized logging and monitoring solutions, including Azure Monitor and
Azure Sentinel, to provide visibility into the Azure environment,
facilitate real-time monitoring, and enable threat detection and response
- Familiarity with virtualization
technologies and best practices, particularly in the context of Azure
Virtual Desktop infrastructure deployment and management
- Ability to troubleshoot complex
issues within Azure environments, identify root causes, and implement
effective solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and
security
- Excellent documentation skills
with the ability to clearly document architecture designs, implementation
plans, and operational procedures
- Experience with Windows Server
operating system administration
- Experience with Active
Directory and related directory services
- Familiarity with ITIL and
service management best practices and leading platforms (such as
ServiceNow)
- Experience collaborating with
cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements
into technology solutions
- Demonstrates knowledge of
technology project risks and strategies for managing and mitigating them
- Demonstrates strong written,
oral, and presentation skills with the ability to discuss highly technical
concepts to all audiences, ranging from non-technical people to
executive-level technical decision-makers
- Passionate about technology and
eager to grow skills and increase responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of Azure
experience
- Information Technology related
degree
- US Citizenship
- Microsoft Azure Architect
Certification
