Azure Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer Tampa, FL (1006 East Bearss Ave.) Onsite, 4 days per week $60 - $70 per hour (12-month contract) ABOUT THE ROLE Brooksource is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our team in Tampa, FL, working onsite four days per week on a 12-month contract. In this hands-on role, you will support a large-scale Azure environment and help drive the reliability, security, automation, and ongoing evolution of cloud infrastructure. You will work across Azure infrastructure, networking, security, identity, governance, and DevOps, designing and managing cloud solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and implementing scalable, automated solutions that align with cloud best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded Cloud Engineer who enjoys balancing day-to-day operations with longer-term infrastructure improvements, and who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and hybrid cloud connectivity, with a focus on scalability, availability, and performance Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform to support automated and repeatable cloud deployments Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, Git, Azure CLI, and related tools to automate infrastructure and operational processes Support Azure networking, security, governance, and identity, including Virtual WAN, private endpoints, Azure Policy, RBAC, Entra hybrid identity, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Monitor and maintain cloud environments using Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, Azure Advisor, Microsoft Secure Score, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, connectivity, identity, and application issues to ensure reliability and performance of the Azure environment Develop automation and operational improvements using PowerShell and other cloud-native tools Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders on cloud initiatives and best practices WHAT YOU BRING 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field with strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, including building and managing reusable infrastructure deployments Strong understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices, with hands-on experience using Azure DevOps, Git, and Azure CLI Experience with Azure networking, security, governance, and identity (e.g., private endpoints, Virtual WAN, Azure Policy, RBAC, Entra, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM) Strong scripting and automation skills, particularly with PowerShell, and the ability to automate infrastructure and operational processes Experience monitoring and supporting production Azure environments, with strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and cloud operations skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment and onsite in Tampa four days per week Nice to have: Familiarity with Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF), including applying their principles to cloud architecture and infrastructure decisions WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 401(k) matching plan Medical, dental, and vision plans Relationship-driven process to find your best fit 6 paid holidays Regular meetings to ensure quality in your engagement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with services like virtual counseling, financial and legal services, and life coaching Flexible, supportive work environment with a focus on professional growth ABOUT BROOKSOURCE At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement, and are a certified partner of leading platforms such as Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud. EEO STATEMENT Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PAY DISCLAIMER The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. #J-18808-Ljbffr