Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer

Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer Location: Chicago, Illinois Posted: July 28, 2026 Description Built on service. Powered by people. Impact exists because a small group of industry leaders believed companies in our space were doing it wrong. Many prioritized margins while the people doing the work and the clients relying on it became an afterthought. Impact was built differently: invest in great people, trust them to do great work, and deliver the kind of service clients remember. That approach helped us grow from a small office technology company into a national managed services provider, while remaining privately owned and people-first. What makes Impact special is that growth has never come at the expense of the values that got us here. We continue to reinvest in our people, our capabilities, and the opportunities ahead so employees can grow alongside the business. We’ve built something special, but we’re far from finished. The people who join Impact now will help define what comes next. Job Overview The Sr. Cloud Solutions Engineer designs, implements, and supports scalable, secure cloud solutions aligned to established enterprise standards and architectural direction. This role blends hands-on technical design with the deployment, management, and optimization of Microsoft Azure workloads, including migration and modernization efforts. Success in this role means translating business and technical requirements into practical cloud solutions, staying current with cloud technology trends, and collaborating closely with engineering and operations teams to deliver outstanding service for clients and internal stakeholders. Our North Star: Client Centricity Responsibilities Design and implement Azure-based cloud solutions for customer and internal environments under established architectural standards. Translate business and technical requirements into practical cloud architectures. Deploy, sustain, and resolve issues in secure and effective IaaS and PaaS solutions centered on Microsoft cloud technology. Implement identity services, cloud-based desktop environments, virtual machines, storage solutions, and associated services within Microsoft Azure. Establish baseline configurations for Azure workloads to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices across client environments. Support modernization and migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code solutions and participate in peer review of IaC modules for security, compliance, and operational consistency. Implement monitoring, diagnostics, governance controls, and policy enforcement within cloud solutions. Collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and stakeholders to align cloud solutions with business needs. Provide architectural input, technical guidance, documentation, and knowledge sharing for projects and operational improvements. Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or enterprise IT roles. Strong experience designing, deploying, and supporting solutions on Microsoft Azure. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure migrations and transferring technical workloads within client environments. Working knowledge of Azure security, networking, identity services, and Identity and Access Management. Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform. Experience with hybrid infrastructures, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Entra ID Domain Services, Azure Files, Azure Backup, and Azure networking services. Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell and/or Python; experience with Power Automate is a plus. Required or in progress: AZ-305, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Preferred certifications include AZ-104, AZ-500, AZ-700, or SC-300. Preferred experience with AKS, Docker, Nerdio Manager for MSP, Azure SQL, and/or Web App Services. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to operate independently while knowing when to collaborate or elevate. What Drives Impact Our purpose is people. We empower them to innovate, grow, and succeed. That's how we change the world – one person, one company, one community at a time. Behaviors define what our values look like in action. Leaders are expected to model them; teams are expected to live them: Innovation : We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone. Passion : We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact. Honesty : We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest. Fun : We fuel work with fun, knowing life's too short for boring. Low Ego : We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank. One Team : We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team. Compensation The typical base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs. Impact may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department. Full compensation details can be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process. Benefits We Take Pride In 5-year Tiffany & Co. Gift Card, 10-year Custom Rolex, 20-year $20,000 Check incentive rewards Valuable time off with up to 20 days of PTO, 7 Paid Sick Days, 12+ paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave Development and growth opportunities with on-going training & continued education reimbursement 401(K) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision plans For more information, visit Work Authorization & Immigration Sponsorship Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in limited circumstances based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements. Certain positions within Impact may involve access to information, technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Where required by applicable law based on the nature of the role, individuals in such positions must qualify as a “U.S. Person,” as defined by law, or otherwise be eligible to obtain any required government authorizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Impact Networking