Job description
Job Purpose The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will serve as the primary Azure subject matter expert (SME), driving cloud architecture standards, automation, security, and governance across the organization. The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, application development, and business stakeholders to ensure delivery of a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade Azure cloud infrastructure solutions including compute (RAM, CPU), networking, storage, identity, and PaaS services
Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform; enforce automation and repeatability across all cloud deployments
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to support automated provisioning and application deployments
Implement and manage Azure governance frameworks including Azure Policy, RBAC, management groups, and tagging strategies
Enforce cloud security best practices using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Security Center, Entra ID (Azure AD), and zero-trust principles
Manage cloud cost optimization through Azure Cost Management, reserved instances, right-sizing, and FinOps practices
Monitor cloud infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Sentinel; troubleshoot and resolve performance and connectivity issues
Lead workload assessment, migration planning, and modernization of on-premises applications to Azure
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; foster a culture of continuous improvement and cloud engineering excellence
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational playbooks
Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and recommend new services, tools, and approaches aligned with business objectives
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HITRUST as applicable)
Other duties as assigned
Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times
Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of IT experience with 4+ years in a hands-on Azure cloud engineering role
Deep expertise in core Azure services: Compute (VMs, AKS, App Services), Networking (VNet, NSG, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway), Storage, and Entra ID
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation.
Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python
Proven experience with Azure governance, Azure Policy, RBAC, and security baseline implementation
In-depth knowledge of Azure networking concepts: Virtual Networks, NSGs, DNS, VPN, ExpressRoute, and subnet management
Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Sentinel for observability and security monitoring
Microsoft Azure certification required
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and containerized workload management
Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (AWS) or hybrid cloud architectures
Experience with DevSecOps practices and security-integrated pipelines
Knowledge of FinOps frameworks and cloud financial governance best practices
Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or enterprise-scale landing zone deployments
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar project and documentation tools
Working Conditions
Ability to work outside of normal business hours and/or on-call as needed
Occasional travel to other company locations required
Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear
Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal
Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.