IT System Engineer 2 - Cloud Specialist

Position: IT System Engineer 2 – Cloud Specialist
Location: Pascagoula, MS

Job Description
Genesis Technical is seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Specialist to support, design, and optimize our cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This technical role is responsible for delivering secure, reliable cloud services while integrating with traditional data center operations. The ideal candidate has experience with Azure compute, cloud security, and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for Azure cloud infrastructure, architecture, and operations
• Assist and provide oversight in managing cloud servers, virtual machines, storage, and networking components
• Review, monitoring, and provide contract oversight with Azure security controls, including identity management, RBAC, policies, and threat protection
• Support hybrid environments and ensure strong integration with on premises data center operations
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud infrastructure issues, including performance, connectivity, and security incidents
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, operational procedures, and standards
• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to ensure a stable and scalable cloud environment
• Participate in senior-level escalation support and on call rotations as needed

Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 2 years of experience
• Master of Science degree or above in Engineering and 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cloud Engineering, or a related field (required)
• 5+ years of enterprise experience working with Microsoft Azure environments
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Cloud servers and virtual machine management
  • Azure networking, identity, storage, and resource governance
  • Azure security tools and best practicesHybrid cloud and on prem data center operations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex cloud issues across compute, networking, and security layers
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaborative skills
• Experience managing VMs through the Azure Portal, including monitoring, scaling, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with Azure Analytics services such as Log Analytics, Monitor, or Sentinel
• Experience measuring and tracking contract performance with external service providers, including SLA adherence and vendor deliverables
• Exposure to automation and scripting (PowerShell, CLI, Python)
• Relevant Azure certifications (AZ 104, AZ 305, AZ 700, or similar)

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