Cloud Engineer

Job Overview: Pay Range: $100.10hr - $105.10hr Requirement/Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience. 3+ years of hands-on cloud engineering experience in a production enterprise environment (Microsoft Azure required). Demonstrated proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, Client templates, or equivalent) and version control (Git). Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or equivalent) for automation and tooling development. Strong understanding of cloud networking, virtualization, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud security principles. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in a cloud-native context. Deep, hands-on cloud expertise in building and operating production cloud infrastructure. Infrastructure-as-code as a default practice using Terraform or equivalent. A security-conscious engineering mindset with a focus on least privilege and defense in depth. A cost-conscious approach to designing systems and identifying optimization opportunities. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Responsibilities: Design and deploy cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure that meet performance, security, availability, and cost-efficiency requirements. Architect and implement cloud networking, compute, storage, and identity constructs with security built in using least-privilege principles and network segmentation. Evaluate and recommend cloud services, architectural patterns, and infrastructure approaches. Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, or Client templates. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud infrastructure and application deployments with automated rollback capability. Drive automation of operational tasks including patching, scaling, monitoring, alerting, and cost optimization. Ensure cloud environments comply with security standards, regulatory requirements, and data governance policies. Monitor cloud security posture continuously and remediate misconfigurations or policy violations. Partner with Cybersecurity teams to align cloud platform security with enterprise threat models and regulatory frameworks including GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and SOX. Monitor cloud environments for performance and drive FinOps practices to identify waste and right-size resources. Contribute to platform engineering standards, reference architectures, and guardrails. Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues and contribute to post-incident analysis. Nice to Have: Microsoft Azure certification (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert). Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization at enterprise scale. Familiarity with monitoring and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Azure Monitor, or Application Insights). Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries. Experience with Kubernetes in production (Azure Kubernetes Service / AKS or self-managed). Background in cloud security architecture including IAM design and secrets management. Skills: Microsoft Azure. Terraform. Ansible. Bicep. Client templates. Python. Bash. Git. Docker. Kubernetes. CI/CD. FinOps. Cloud Security. Qualification And Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Relevant professional experience in cloud engineering. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.