Cloud Engineer
Robert Half · Livonia, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringTemporary
We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to support and enhance a cloud-first environment in Livermore, Michigan. This is a long-term contract position centered on Azure engineering, with a strong emphasis on secure cloud applications, identity management, endpoint administration, and platform optimization.
Responsibilities
- Lead Azure-focused engineering efforts for cloud applications and infrastructure initiatives across the environment.
- Configure and improve identity and access controls, including conditional access policies and authentication enhancements such as passkey adoption.
- Administer and optimize Microsoft Intune to support endpoint management, policy enforcement, and device security standards.
- Work within Microsoft Defender and related security tools to strengthen protection, monitor risks, and support remediation activities.
- Build and manage Azure virtual machines and ensure network security groups are properly applied to meet security and connectivity requirements.
- Support server migration activities into Azure by planning, provisioning, and validating cloud-based resources.
- Prepare recurring cloud cost analysis and usage reporting to help monitor spending and improve resource efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain a secure, scalable, and well-governed Azure environment while acting as the primary Azure subject matter expert.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including core infrastructure, security, and administration services.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory and identity and access management principles.
- Experience administering Microsoft Intune for device management, compliance policies, and endpoint configuration.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Defender portal and broader cybersecurity best practices in cloud environments.
- Ability to deploy and manage Azure virtual machines, networking components, and security controls such as NSGs.
- Experience supporting Azure-based services and tools such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Azure API Management, AKS, or Azure DevOps Server.
- Understanding of cloud cost management, operational reporting, and resource optimization within Azure.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to serve as the lead Azure resource on a technical team.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.