Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Description Freenet Health is hiring a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to own and scale our cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and environment architecture.This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a secure, scalable Azure environment that supports backend services, data systems, and internal applications used across the organization.This role operates in a HIPAA-regulated environment and requires building and maintaining infrastructure that meets strict security and data protection standards.You will work closely with the Engineering Manager and backend engineering team to ensure infrastructure is reliable, secure, and aligned with application needs.This is a hands-on role focused on execution. You will be expected to build, troubleshoot, and operate production systems.What You Will OwnThe reliability, security, and scalability of our Azure environment across all stagesEnd-to-end deployment systems, from CI/CD pipelines to production releasesIdentity, access, and secrets management across services and environmentsInfrastructure as Code and the standards for provisioning and operating environmentsKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, and manage Azure resources (App Services, Functions, VMs, SQL, Storage)Configure networking, DNS, and secure service-to-service connectivityMaintain environment isolation (dev, staging, regression, production)Implement secure identity and access (Entra ID, managed identities, app registrations)Manage secrets and enforce security best practices (encryption, access control, audit logging, HIPAA)Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) with safe, repeatable releasesImplement and manage infrastructure using Terraform or BicepSet up monitoring, alerting, and observability (Azure Monitor, Application Insights)Troubleshoot production issues and improve system reliabilityCollaborate with engineers and leadership on deployments and architectureIdeal CandidateHas built and operated production cloud infrastructure end-to-endComfortable owning systems independently and takes initiativeStrong security mindset, especially in regulated or sensitive data environmentsAble to debug complex issues across cloud, networking, and identity layersThrives in a hands-on role with high ownership and accountabilityRequirements5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or DevOpsStrong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure in production environmentsDeep understanding of Azure networking, resource architecture, and IAM (Entra ID, managed identities, app registrations)Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automating deployments across multiple environmentsStrong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep)Experience configuring secure service-to-service communicationExperience with monitoring, logging, and incident responseStrong troubleshooting skills in distributed systemsExperience implementing secure cloud architectures, including encryption and access controlExperience in HIPAA-compliant or regulated environments (preferred)BenefitsWhy Join Freenet HealthOwn and shape cloud infrastructure from the ground upWork on systems that directly support healthcare operationsSmall team with high ownership and autonomyOpportunity to build production systems without legacy constraintsBenefitsHealth insurancePaid time offOpportunities for advancementOn-the-job trainingWork EnvironmentAdministrative office environmentMonday – Friday scheduleMinimum 40 hours per weekOccasional weekend work may be requiredThis is an on-site role located in the Boerne / Austin Texas area.