Cloud Engineer

We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to support and enhance a cloud-first environment in Livonia, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is centered on Azure engineering, with a strong emphasis on secure cloud applications, identity management, endpoint administration, and platform optimization. The person in this role will serve as the primary Azure specialist, partnering with technical teams to deliver infrastructure improvements, strengthen security controls, and maintain reliable cloud operations.Responsibilities:• Lead Azure-focused engineering efforts for cloud applications and infrastructure initiatives across the environment.• Configure and improve identity and access controls, including conditional access policies and authentication enhancements such as passkey adoption.• Administer and optimize Microsoft Intune to support endpoint management, policy enforcement, and device security standards.• Work within Microsoft Defender and related security tools to strengthen protection, monitor risks, and support remediation activities.• Build and manage Azure virtual machines and ensure network security groups are properly applied to meet security and connectivity requirements.• Support server migration activities into Azure by planning, provisioning, and validating cloud-based resources.• Prepare recurring cloud cost analysis and usage reporting to help monitor spending and improve resource efficiency.• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain a secure, scalable, and well-governed Azure environment while acting as the primary Azure subject matter expert.