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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

CompanyPeter Millar
LocationResearch Triangle, Durham, NC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud platform
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Proficient in scripting (Python, PowerShell)
  • Knowledge of networking (VPCs, subnets, load balancers)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Vault, GitHub)
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, networks, and storage.
  • Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost-efficiency, ensuring scalability.
  • Provide expert troubleshooting and support for Azure-related issues.
  • Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions to safeguard data and ensure uptime.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, enhancing automation and agile workflows.
  • Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders on cloud projects.
  • Ensure the security and compliance of Azure resources by monitoring and applying best practices.
  • Serve as an escalation point for IT support and internal teams.
  • Maintain security best practices for system deployments, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • College degree in CIS, Computer Science, a related field, or relevant training and experience
  • 7+ years building infrastructure and troubleshooting issues
  • 1+ years Linux experience preferred
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure engineering
  • Azure Certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-303, AZ-500) preferred
  • Security training/certification a plus (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent)