Azure Cloud Engineer with OCI
On-Site: Azure Cloud Engineer with OCI Experience _ New Orleans, Louisiana Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Duration: 6+ Month contract-to-hireCandidates must be able to participate in video interviews. There will be 1–2 video interviews.This role requires working onsite 5 days a week in New Orleans, and no relocation assistance is provided.Must be Either a U.S. Citizen, a Green Card holder, or have an EAD- Green CardFrom a cloud standpoint, the focus is a hybrid, scalable, and secure strategy, with Azure as the top priority (plus OCI). This role is very hands-on building a new cloud landing zone, IaC, automation, and CI/CD. Big focus areas:Resiliency (HA, DR, RTO/RPO — systems stay up and recover fast)Networking (Azure VNets, Security, Hybrid Connectivity)CAF (enterprise Azure setup the right way)WAF (best practices across reliability, security, cost, performance)Simple version: they want someone who can design + build a secure, scalable Azure environment from scratch not just maintain one.Job Summary/Purpose:Build and implement core cloud solutions from the ground up across Azure and OCI. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on standing up a new cloud landing zone, scaling automation, and delivering reliable, secure, and cost-efficient platforms. You will partner with architecture, security, and vendors to execute designs and bring them to production with strong engineering discipline. This role directly supports reliable, scalable infrastructure for critical services across the business.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesDesign and build a new cloud landing zone using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Implement networking, identity, security controls, and environment structure.Standardize reusable IaC modules and patterns.Build and deploy core cloud services and shared platform components.Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.Translate architecture into production-ready solutions.Engineer for high availability, performance, and scalability.Implement and test DR capabilities aligned to RTO/RPO targets.Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting from day one.Improve MTTR through automation and operational tooling.Support incident response and root cause analysis.Build API-driven automation and workflows.Support rollout of AI-driven solutions and integrations.Leverage LLMs and automation to improve operations and business capabilities.Partner with Microsoft, Oracle, and service providers.Support cost optimization and usage visibility.Escalate and track vendor issues.Minimum RequirementsMinimum education required of the positionBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.In lieu of a degree, 4 years of experience in addition to the standard experience listed below is required.Minimum Experience Required of the Position5+ years cloud engineering or infrastructure experienceMinimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred of The PositionFamiliarity with Azure and/or OCIStrong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Bicep, or similar)CI/CD pipelines and automationNetworking, security fundamentals, Windows & LinuxScripting (PowerShell, APIs)Strong troubleshooting and problem-solvingOperational discipline and attention to detailClear communication across technical teamsPreferred: ITIL v4 familiarityAny Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For the PositionPreferred: Azure certifications or OCI equivalent