Cloud Systems Engineer (Azure VMware Solutions)

#W2only... #hybridCloud Systems Engineer (Azure VMware Solution)Atlanta, GA | Hybrid ( 3days/week)Long TermExperience required: Candidate must be hands-on with cloud migration, specifically using Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and must have experience in migrating their on-prem VMware to Azure VMware using Azure VMware Solution (AVS). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serve as the technical lead and primary escalation point for Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise identity, and VMware platforms.• Own platform outcomes, including reliability, security, performance, and continuous improvement.• Set technical direction, standards, and best practices for engineers to follow.• Design and operate Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD), including hybrid identity, authentication, and access controls.• Lead hands-on administration and advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).• Architect and operate Azure infrastructure services, including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Application Gateway.• Provide senior-level administration and troubleshooting across both Windows and Linux based systems in hybrid and cloud environments.• Drive automation, monitoring, and operational maturity through PowerShell scripting and tooling.• Lead and coordinate complex incident response efforts, including triage, cross-team communication, root cause analysis, and driving permanent remediation.• Drive automation, monitoring, and operational maturity using PowerShell and tooling.• Support cloud governance and FinOps initiatives, including cost optimization and tagging standards.• Mentor engineers and partner with Security, Architecture, and Application teams.• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide leadership during major incidents. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:• Expert-level, hands-on experience with Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) in enterprise and hybrid environments.• Demonstrated experience operating as a technical lead, including mentoring engineers, setting standards, and owning platform outcomes. • Strong hands-on administration of Microsoft 365, with deep experience in Exchange Online and Teams and solid working knowledge of SharePoint and OneDrive. • Proven experience administering Azure VMware environments, including VM lifecycle management, performance troubleshooting, and high availability. • Deep practical experience designing, deploying, and operating Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Application Gateway.• Ability to lead technical design decisions while remaining actively involved in implementation and troubleshooting.• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.• Strong working knowledge of Linux systems, including administration, troubleshooting, networking, and integration in hybrid cloud environments.• Solid understanding of identity, networking, security, and operational governance in hybrid cloud environments.• Working knowledge of FinOps principles, including cloud cost governance, optimization, and accountability.• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership.• Proven ability to lead under pressure and drive resolution during high-impact incidents. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).• 7+ years of experience in systems, virtualization, or cloud engineering roles. • Demonstrated senior-level experience supporting Azure VMware Solution (AVS), Azure Infrastructure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise identity services.• Demonstrated experience ad