Mid-Level Azure Cloud Engineer

Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust.Job Summary:Alignity is an IT Solutions Integrator/Consulting Firm seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, along with building automation scripts and implementing CI/CD pipelines.Responsibilities:• Design, provision, and manage Azure cloud services, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.• Develop and maintain Terraform IaC templates for consistent and repeatable infrastructure deployments.• Write automation scripts (Bash, PowerShell, or Python) to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency.• Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.• Implement best practices for cloud security, monitoring, and cost optimization.• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure smooth integration of infrastructure with application services.• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high service reliability.Qualifications:Required:• Proven hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, Monitoring).• Strong proficiency in Terraform for IaC, including writing and managing reusable modules.• Skilled in automation scripting using Bash, PowerShell, or Python.• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments (Docker) is a plus.• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.• Strong communication and documentation skills.Preferred:• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.• Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, or Grafana.• Exposure to hybrid cloud environments and on-premise-to-cloud migration projects.Company:Successful companies gain back 30% of their budget & time each year. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in Plano, Texas, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.