Cloud Engineer Expert (Azure)

Job Title: Cloud Engineer Expert (Azure)Location: Raleigh, NC (Triangle Region)Type: Hybrid (Mostly Remote with OnSite as Needed)Travel: Occasional statewide travel required (candidate must use own vehicle)Interview: Must attend inperson interviewPosition SummaryOur client is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support a major cloud modernization initiative. This role requires deep expertise in Azure architecture, DevOps, cloud networking, security, and IaC. The engineer will act as a technical bridge between the client and vendors, guiding the buildout of a new Azure tenant from the ground up to support enterprise systems migration.Only candidates currently located in the Triangle region (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) will be considered due to required onsite presence.Required Skills (7+ Years)Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, practices, and toolsDeep expertise in cloud infrastructure best practices (security, scalability, performance optimization)Advanced analytical and problemsolving skillsPreferred SkillsHandson experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud PlatformStrong understanding of cloud networking, storage, and securityExperience supporting enterprise cloud modernization initiativesKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop cloudbased software solutions and infrastructure componentsBuild and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using DevOps methodologiesDeploy and manage Azure network infrastructure, ensuring high performance, reliability, and securityProvide a scalable platform for application development and deploymentCollaborate with vendors and internal teams to guide cloud architecture decisionsSupport the creation of a new Azure tenant to enable enterprise cloud migration