Azure Cloud Engineer

Location: Remote Duration: 6 months contract with possible extension. Must have: Microsoft Azure cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps / CI-CD Automation, Cloud Security & Compliance. Site Reliability Engineering, Azure Certifications AZ-104/ AZ-305, Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python). Strong problem-solving and communication skills… We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer with a focus on DevOps automation and Site Reliability Engineering. Implementation & Development Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure-specific tools Create and maintain environments from development to production Implement cloud infrastructure components including VNET, App Services, Function Apps, APIM, & Traffic Manager Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and Python scripting Security & Compliance Implement zero-trust security models with least-privilege access, encryption, and threat protection Ensure compliance with security and governance policies Guide compliance efforts with industry standards (SOC 2, NIST) Site Reliability Engineering Design and implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and New Relic Define and track Service Level Objectives (SLOs), Service Level Indicators (SLIs), and error budgets for critical services Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through capacity planning and performance tuning Build and maintain runbooks and automated remediation workflows for common operational scenarios Support & Documentation Provide operational support and Priority 1 escalation Troubleshoot web-based SaaS platforms using cloud services Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture and procedures Support and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues Qualifications 5 plus years of recent extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services 10 plus years of cloud infrastructure design/operating experience Experience with hands-on implementation and operational support Proven experience with infrastructure as code solutions Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security principles, and best practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation Experience implementing monitoring solutions (AppInsights, Azure Monitor, 3rd-party) Strong problem-solving and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Certifications for Microsoft Azure Experience working with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, App Insights, etc. Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field This role is open to W2 or those seeking Corp-Corp employment. The salary range for this role is 115k-124k. For corp-Corp rates please contact the recruiter. In addition to other benefits, Accion Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package, with Accion covering 65% of the medical, dental, and Vision Premiums for employees, their spouses, and dependent children enrolling in the Accion-provided plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr