What You Will Do: As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer at Independent Software, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise-level Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions. You will play a key role in developing secure, scalable cloud environments, overseeing complex migrations, and establishing cloud governance and operational standards.
You will work with technical teams and organizational stakeholders to:
- Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies that support business and operational needs.
- Lead large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Provide advanced technical guidance, resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues, and mentor less experienced engineers.
- Drive improvements in cloud security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:- Architect and deploy enterprise-grade Azure environments, including hybrid and multi-region cloud solutions.
- Lead Microsoft 365 integrations involving Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Single Sign-On (SSO), Conditional Access, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Defender.
- Plan and execute large-scale migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Azure and Microsoft 365, including Active Directory, email, and file shares.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or PowerShell DSC.
- Establish and manage cloud governance policies, cost optimization strategies, resource tagging, and policy enforcement.
- Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex Azure and Microsoft 365 issues involving compute, networking, identity, and productivity services.
- Mentor junior and intermediate cloud engineers and contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing.
- Stay current with Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies, recommend improvements, and implement cloud best practices.
Certifications: - Candidates must possess at least one current Microsoft Azure certification.
Clearance Requirement: - Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
