Azure Engineer

• Design, deploy, manage, and optimize Microsoft Azure infrastructure




• Administer Azure Virtual Machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, resource groups, and supporting services




• Configure and maintain VNets, Network Security Groups, route tables, private endpoints, VPN connectivity, DNS services, and VNet peering




• Implement and maintain Azure security controls and operational best practices




• Monitor Azure environments for performance, availability, security, and cost optimization




• Support Azure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives




• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, and identity governance




• Deploy and maintain Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot




• Support device compliance policies, application deployment, and endpoint security




• Integrate cloud and on-premises identity solutions




• Support Azure DevOps environments, repositories, pipelines, and CI/CD processes




• Develop automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, Bicep, or comparable Infrastructure as Code tools




• Streamline provisioning, monitoring, configuration, and operational tasks




• Collaborate with development teams on application deployment and release management




• Implement and maintain cloud and infrastructure security standards and controls




• Respond to security findings, vulnerability remediation activities, and operational incidents




• Administer and support CrowdStrike, Barracuda, Cisco Duo, and Datto RMM




• Assist with security audits, compliance initiatives, evidence gathering, and technical documentation




• Administer primarily Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services




• Troubleshoot server, operating system, application, authentication, and connectivity issues




• Manage patching, updates, backups, monitoring, and lifecycle activities




• Provide Tier III infrastructure support and escalation assistance




• Support Linux-based systems and services when needed




• Assist with administration and troubleshooting of Meraki infrastructure, Meraki vMX, FortiGate virtual appliances, VPN technologies, routing, switching, DNS, and network security controls




• Work with internal teams and service providers to diagnose connectivity, routing, firewall, and performance issues




• Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, standards, and operating procedures




• Participate in cloud migration, modernization, security, and infrastructure lifecycle projects




• Use Jira for project tracking, issue management, change coordination, and documentation




• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

• Five or more years of systems administration or infrastructure engineering experience




• Three or more years of hands-on Microsoft Azure administration or engineering experience




• Strong knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, Azure networking, NSGs, routing, and security




• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and endpoint management




• Experience supporting Azure DevOps and automation practices




• Strong Windows Server administration and troubleshooting skills




• Basic to intermediate networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, DNS, firewalls, and network segmentation




• Experience with security tools, endpoint protection, vulnerability remediation, and access controls




• PowerShell proficiency and an automation-focused mindset




• General SQL knowledge, including the ability to understand basic queries and assist with application or infrastructure troubleshooting




• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and project coordination skills




• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support business-critical production systems




• Linux server administration experience is preferred




• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or other Infrastructure as Code platforms is preferred




• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and on-premises Active Directory integrations is preferred




• Experience with Meraki vMX and FortiGate virtual appliances is preferred




• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are preferred




• Experience supporting SQL Server, ERP systems, web applications, or application-hosting environments is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Azure infrastructure management, including administration of Azure Virtual Machines, networking, and security controls. Proficient in automation practices using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code tools, with strong analytical and project coordination skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Microsoft Azure Administration




• Windows Server Administration




• PowerShell Proficiency




• Azure DevOps Support




• Microsoft Intune Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Azure Virtual Machines




• Network Security Groups




• VPN Connectivity




• Azure CLI




• ARM Templates




• Bicep




• SQL Knowledge




• Linux Server Administration




• Meraki vMX




• FortiGate Virtual Appliances

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills




• Documentation Skills




• Communication Skills




• Project Coordination Skills




• Independent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• Azure Administrator Associate




• Azure Network Engineer Associate




• Azure Security Engineer Associate




• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Industry Keywords

• Infrastructure Engineering




• Cloud Migration




• Business Continuity




• Endpoint Protection




• Hybrid Cloud Environments

Tools & Technologies

• Azure DevOps




• CrowdStrike




• Barracuda




• Cisco Duo




• Datto RMM




• Jira