Senior Azure Cloud Engineer at Kforce Inc in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer in Austin, TX.

Summary:
The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for spearheading the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure across the organization. As the technical leader of the cloud engineering team, this role involves driving multi-cloud strategy, leading the team in implementing scalable and secure cloud solutions, and ensuring the optimal performance of cloud-based systems. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to align cloud initiatives with business goals, making a significant impact to Company and the automotive industry.

Duties:

• Develop and execute the company's cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives and technological advancements with a focus on Azure


• Lead the cloud engineering team, providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of cloud activities


• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define cloud-related goals, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs)


• Architect and design complex, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructures on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and other SaaS/PaaS platforms


• Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud services, tools, and technologies that meet organizational needs


• Ensure that cloud architectures adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements


• Oversee the deployment and configuration of cloud environments, ensuring that they are automated, efficient, and resilient


• Drive the adoption of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible


• Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines to streamline the delivery and deployment of cloud services


• Lead efforts to implement robust cloud security frameworks, ensuring that all systems are secure, compliant, and resilient against threats

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands on experience with technically managing public cloud environments, including Identity & Access Management, development and implementation of security controls, cloud forensics, implementing cost optimization solutions, designing and implementing network solutions including network routing, firewalls, load balancers, bastion hosts and EKS


• Hands on experience using or integrating with 3rd party security tools (Defender, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), PIM/PAM, SIEM, etc.)


• Strong understanding of cloud security practices, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements


• Expertise in cloud architecture, including knowledge of cloud-native services, multi-cloud strategies, and hybrid cloud environments


• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools, including Python, Bash, Terraform, and Ansible


• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on performance optimization and cost management


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, continuous monitoring, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)


• Experience with serverless architectures, microservices, SQL Server, Azure Functions, AKS and cloud-native application development


• Knowledge of networking concepts, including Express Route, vNets, VPNs, CDN, load balancers, DDoS Protection and Migration Services, APP Gateway, Traffic Manager, Private Link, and Azure Firewall Manager

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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