This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer based in the United States.
This role sits at the center of modern cloud engineering, focused on designing and operating secure, scalable Azure environments for enterprise clients. You will build and maintain infrastructure that supports complex, private-by-design architectures with strict security and compliance requirements. The position combines hands-on engineering with architectural thinking, requiring deep expertise in Azure services, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud automation. You will play a key role in shaping CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment reliability, and strengthening observability across distributed systems. Collaboration is central to the role, as you will work closely with security, application, and client teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. This is a highly technical and impact-driven position where engineering quality directly influences client success.
Accountabilities:
- Design, build, and maintain secure Azure cloud infrastructure within client-owned environments, ensuring adherence to private networking and no-public-endpoint architectures.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Bicep or ARM templates, ensuring version control, peer review, and auditability.
- Configure and support Azure services including Virtual Networks, Private Endpoints, Key Vault, Entra ID, Managed Identities, and RBAC.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions to support secure and reliable deployments.
- Provision and manage Azure data services such as PostgreSQL and Blob Storage with proper access controls and security alignment.
- Implement observability and monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Partner with security, development, and client infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues and improve cloud architecture.
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and deployment planning to ensure scalability and governance compliance.
- Continuously leverage AI tools to improve productivity, automate workflows, and enhance engineering quality.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments.
- Deep hands-on experience with Azure networking, security controls, identity management, and governance frameworks.
- Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.
- Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including RBAC, private networking, and secrets management.
- Experience with observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel.
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and modern DevOps practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a consultative and client-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to mentor peers, lead technical discussions, and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Curiosity and willingness to adopt and experiment with AI tools in daily engineering workflows.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Remote or hybrid work flexibility
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning support
- Certification and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, innovation-driven engineering culture
- Access to cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies
- Inclusive workplace with strong emphasis on career growth and mentorship