Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who thrives at the intersection of cloud engineering, automation, identity management, and enterprise operations. You'll play a critical role in shaping our Azure cloud strategy, improving security and reliability, automating infrastructure deployments, and supporting a growing hybrid environment. If you're passionate about leveraging Azure, Terraform, PowerShell, and modern infrastructure practices to solve real business challenges, we'd like to hear from you.

Important: This opportunity is limited to candidates who reside in the Midwest United States and due to customer and regulatory requirements, applicants must meet ITAR eligibility requirements to be considered for employment. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, administer, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure in accordance with corporate architecture, cybersecurity, and compliance standards.
• Administer Azure subscriptions, resource groups, virtual networks, storage accounts, virtual machines, monitoring tools, and related cloud services.
• Support hub-and-spoke network architectures, hybrid connectivity, and secure integration between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Monitor Azure environments for performance, reliability, availability, utilization, and cost optimization.
• Assist with cloud migration, modernization, and infrastructure transformation initiatives.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and related identity services.
• Manage user lifecycle activities including onboarding, transfers, role changes, license assignments, access reviews, and offboarding.
• Support Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, identity governance, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management activities.
• Administer Active Directory objects, groups, organizational units, Group Policy, and hybrid identity synchronization services.
• Troubleshoot authentication, directory, access, and identity synchronization issues.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and related deployment tools.
• Create, maintain, and optimize PowerShell scripts and automation workflows to reduce manual administrative work.
• Support Azure DevOps pipelines, deployment automation, configuration management, and infrastructure lifecycle activities.
• Support Microsoft 365 tenant administration and integrated cloud-based services.
• Assist with new employee account creation, provisioning, access updates, and technology onboarding activities.
• Execute and maintain standard automation scripts, operational procedures, and infrastructure support practices.
• Participate in change management, incident response, problem management, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure diagrams, technical documentation, operational procedures, and support records.
• Support cloud-based applications and services used across the organization.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities to support department and business objectives.

Compliance and Quality Responsibilities

• Responsible for adhering to all applicable export laws and requirements of the Technology Control Plan to ensure export control compliance.
• Ensures quality requirements are followed according to all applicable procedures and standards, including the Quality Policy, Manual, Procedures, SOPs, and work instructions specific to the role.
• Maintains confidentiality and impartiality in all aspects of work, including protecting client information, employee information, infrastructure information, and proprietary processes.
• Complies with cybersecurity requirements outlined in the company handbook and all additional information security policies and procedures, with no exceptions.
• Supports audit, regulatory, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, business continuity, and evidence-gathering activities as required.
• Completes required training on time and follows all applicable company, compliance, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure administration, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, Group Policy, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and RBAC.
• Experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell and supporting Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD concepts, deployment automation, and configuration management practices.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routing, firewalls, PKI, and network security concepts.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 tenant administration and integrated enterprise cloud services.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud, identity, authentication, networking, server, and infrastructure services.
• Applies engineering principles to analyze problems, map systems, document root cause, and develop effective solutions.
• Communicates technical information clearly and adapts messaging to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Takes ownership, follows through on commitments, balances multiple priorities, and supports reliable service delivery.
• Demonstrates initiative, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Identifies opportunities to improve reliability, simplify processes, automate work, and reduce operational risk.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
• 2+ years of experience administering Microsoft Azure or comparable enterprise cloud environments.
• Experience administering Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with PowerShell scripting, automation, and infrastructure support.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routing, firewalls, and related infrastructure services.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification.
• Terraform Associate certification.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies and cloud deployment automation.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience supporting regulated environments requiring compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, CMMC, ITAR, SOC, or similar standards.
• Familiarity with identity governance, privileged access management, monitoring, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience with Windows Server, virtualization platforms, PKI, and enterprise infrastructure operations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time while working at a computer.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer and related office equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably to ensure accurate exchange of information over the telephone, through virtual meetings, and in group settings.
• Ability to review technical documentation, diagrams, system information, and computer screens for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of infrastructure support workflows.
• Some flexibility may be required for off-hours support, maintenance windows, incident response, or business continuity activities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Education Assistance
• Volunteer Time Off
• …and more!