Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Remote

About the role

The Enterprise Automation Team is seeking a skilled Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design and support enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions. This role will partner with Cloud, Application, Network, and Security teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available solutions across both Azure and on-premises environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure.
• Build, configure, and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments for containerized applications.
• Architect and maintain Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, Load Balancers, and Application Gateway.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines from scratch using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Support hybrid cloud architectures integrating Azure services with on-premises datacenters.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy.
• Monitor system health, performance, security, and capacity planning across cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Collaborate with application teams to optimize container platforms and cloud-native solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, and application issues across multi-cloud and on-prem environments.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and operational best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Experience deploying and managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) in production environments.
• A strong understanding of Azure networking concepts and services.
• Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity and integration between Azure and on-premises environments.
• Knowledge of container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines from scratch.
• Strong administration experience with Windows Server platforms.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code practices and tools.
• Experience with monitoring and logging platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Policy, and GitHub Enterprise.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking, firewalls, and load balancing technologies.
• Knowledge of RPA platforms such as Automation Anywhere, UiPath, and IBM PAMOE is helpful.

Skills

• Cloud & Containers: Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Registry (ACR), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
• Networking: Azure Networking, DNS, TCP/IP, Load Balancing, Network Security, Hybrid Connectivity, Internet Proxy.
• Automation & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ARM Templates, PowerShell.
• Infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS.

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable and secure AKS platforms supporting critical business applications.
• Automated infrastructure deployments through CI/CD and IaC practices.
• Seamless integration between Azure and on-premises environments.
• A highly available and secure networking architecture.
• Continuous improvement of operational efficiency through automation and modernization.

About the Company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.