Cloud Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer I As a Systems Engineer I, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud platform systems that support critical business initiatives. The primary focus of this role is Azure cloud infrastructure, including networking, compute, resource groups, subscriptions, governance, PaaS services, security, Azure Policy, and tagging standards. You will work closely with senior engineers and cross‑functional partners, using infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform and Bicep to build scalable, secure platforms. This position is a strong individual contributor role with opportunities to lead smaller initiatives or defined components of larger projects. What You’ll Do: Support hybrid cloud and on‑premises architectures aligned with business and security requirements Design, implement, and support Azure and EntraID infrastructure at enterprise scale Participate in platform upgrades, lifecycle management, and standardization efforts Contribute to VMwareESXi, Microsoft WindowsServer, ActiveDirectory, and system maintenance activities Partner with IT teams to maintain platform stability through monitoring, patching, tuning, and incident response Participate in an on‑call rotation and contribute to root‑cause analysis and remediation Follow engineering standards and help improve operational processes Maintain system documentation, diagrams, and runbooks Review environments for security, policy compliance, and operational readiness Act as a technical contributor on multiple initiatives Collaborate with engineers and leaders to deliver solutions on time and within scope Provide estimates, identify risks, and communicate progress effectively Stay current with relevant infrastructure technologies and apply new knowledge to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 3+ years of engineering experience supporting Azure solutions in hybrid cloud and on‑premises WindowsServer environments Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and EntraID Working knowledge of VMwareESXi and Microsoft Hyper‑V virtualization platforms is a plus Experience with ActiveDirectory administration is a plus Scripting or automation experience using Terraform or Bicep preferred; PowerShell a plus Familiarity with platform monitoring, management, and alerting tools Azure or identity‑related certifications preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively Compensation Details: $88,400 – $110,700 per year. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ace Hardware Corporation