Automation and Cloud Engineer - Hybrid

Position Overview

Genesis10 is seeking an Automation and Cloud Engineer for a hybrid position with a Major Insurance Company requiring 3 days onsite in either Chicago, IL or Raleigh, NC. Compensation: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour, W2, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automation solutions that eliminate repetitive manual work across infrastructure, identity, and Microsoft 365 services
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision, configure, and govern cloud and on-premises resources in a repeatable, auditable way
• Build automation and integrations using the Microsoft Graph API to streamline identity, licensing, Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint operations
• Author and maintain PowerShell scripts and runbooks to automate provisioning, reporting, lifecycle management, and remediation tasks
• Design, implement, and operate Microsoft cloud solutions including Azure services, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
• Configure and maintain Windows Server environments across cloud and on-premises, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS
• Maintain the security, compliance, disaster recovery readiness, and performance of cloud and on-premises services
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and eliminate them through automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions

Core Requirements

• 5-7 years in cloud technologies, automation, and infrastructure engineering
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform for Azure resource deployment and governance
• Proven experience building automation, reporting, and integrations against Microsoft Graph API for Entra, M365, Teams, and Exchange workloads
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills (modules, advanced functions, error handling) and experience with platforms like Azure Automation, Logic Apps, or Functions
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Entra: Virtual machines, networking, storage, security, monitoring, identity management, MFA, and conditional access
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security principles, and cloud governance
• Demonstrated track record of reducing manual effort, ticket volume, or process cycle time through automation

Desired Skills

• Windows Server and Desktop: Installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
• Microsoft 365 Suite: Administration of Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams
• Microsoft Fabric: Understanding of roles and security integration with Power BI and data services
• Working knowledge of cloud services and compute licensing and cost optimization
• Experience with CI/CD and Source Control: Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions for IaC and script deployment pipelines
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102)
• ITIL 4 Foundation