Senior Cloud Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer in Orlando, FL.

Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a collaborative infrastructure team supporting enterprise cloud and hybrid environments. This role will primarily focus on Microsoft Azure engineering, cloud networking, Kubernetes, infrastructure deployment, and secure cloud resource management. The engineer will partner closely with Cyber Security, networking, database, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and compliant solutions.

Team Environment:
The engineer will join an 11-person infrastructure team that includes four Cloud Engineers, two engineers focused on on-premises data center deployment and infrastructure design, and five Database Administrators supporting Azure and AWS environments. The team is mature, collaborative, supportive, and focused on knowledge sharing and successful onboarding.

Key Responsibilities:
* Deploy, manage, and support Microsoft Azure cloud resources for enterprise projects and business initiatives
* Engineer cloud networking and infrastructure solutions across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
* Work extensively with Kubernetes and containerized environments
* Partner with Cyber Security teams to maintain compliant, secure, and well-governed cloud environments
* Act as a steward and gatekeeper for cloud resources, architecture standards, governance, and engineering best practices
* Evaluate business and application requirements and recommend cloud implementation, deployment, provisioning, and infrastructure approaches
* Lead technical solution evaluations, proofs of concept, pilots, enhancements, and new technology adoption
* Assess how infrastructure changes affect interconnected systems and coordinate deployments with networking, security, database, and application teams

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
* 5-10 years of relevant infrastructure and cloud engineering experience preferred
* Strong hands-on Microsoft Azure cloud engineering experience
* Solid understanding of networking, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid cloud architecture
* Hands-on Kubernetes experience
* Experience supporting both cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments
* Experience managing Windows and Linux Server systems in a hybrid cloud environment
* Experience with cloud automation, scripting, platform CLIs, SDKs, and API tools
* Knowledge of virtualization, compute, and storage technologies
* Experience designing and deploying hybrid cloud infrastructure
* Experience evaluating cloud application requirements and recommending implementation, deployment, and provisioning approaches
* Working knowledge of Cyber Security principles and secure infrastructure practices
* Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
* Strong problem-solving, organizational, time management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
* Ability to demonstrate ownership, urgency, sound judgment, and a can-do approach in a dynamic environment

What Stands Out:
* Well-rounded Azure expertise combined with strong networking and infrastructure fundamentals
* Experience across both cloud and traditional data center environments
* Ability to think holistically about system design and downstream impacts of infrastructure changes

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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