Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Consumers Credit Union

$118K — $190K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 8+ years of infrastructure, network, systems, or cloud engineering experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience preferred
  • Expertise in Azure networking and architecture
  • Strong experience with infrastructure automation
  • Ability to lead complex technical initiatives
  • Experience in a financial services or regulated environment preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and management of Azure networking and cloud infrastructure architecture
  • Drive Azure modernization and cloud migration initiatives
  • Automate infrastructure using tools like PowerShell and Terraform
  • Design secure solutions integrating Azure with on-premises systems
  • Optimize cloud performance, scalability, and cost management
  • Partner with Information Security on cloud security best practices
  • Mentor team members and serve as a technical advisor

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective date of hire
  • 401(k) savings plan eligibility
  • Automatic enrollment in a pension plan after six months
  • Access to short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance and additional plans available
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and evolution of our Azure and hybrid infrastructure platforms.

In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for Azure networking, cloud architecture, automation, and hybrid connectivity. You'll drive cloud modernization initiatives, influence technology strategy, and build scalable solutions that balance performance, security, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Schedule/Location

  • This position offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days per week onsite at our Lake Forest corporate office and the remaining days worked remotely.
  • Local Northern IL / Southeast WI candidates only!


What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and management of Azure networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, and cloud infrastructure architecture.
  • Drive Azure modernization, cloud migrations, and platform improvement initiatives.
  • Automate infrastructure using PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and Azure Automation.
  • Design secure, resilient solutions that integrate Azure with on-premises systems, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications.
  • Optimize cloud performance, availability, scalability, and cost management.
  • Partner with Information Security to support Zero Trust and cloud security best practices.
  • Mentor team members and serve as a trusted technical advisor across the organization.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, Azure OpenAI, intelligent automation, IoT, and cloud-native services.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related
  • 8+ years of infrastructure, network, systems, or cloud engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience preferred.
  • Expertise in Azure networking, routing, DNS, VPNs, hybrid connectivity, and cloud architecture.
  • Strong experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence cloud strategy.
  • Experience in a financial services or regulated environment preferred.
  • Preferred Certifications: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, ITIL Foundation


Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $118,924 to $190,282 per year. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity. A specific salary offer considers factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Consumers Credit Union provides eligible employees an opportunity to participate in our medical (High Deductible, HMO and PPO), dental, vision, spending accounts, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and other plans effective date of hire. You will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan at any time. You will be automatically enrolled in the pension plan following six months of employment and 1,000 hours of service and reaching age 20.

For more information about benefit offerings, please visit our careers page: https://www.myconsumers.org/about/what-we-do/careers

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