Azure Cloud Engineer

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job Details Salary $120,000 - $130,000 per year A Bit About Us We are a financial services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve long-term financial security through personalized guidance and comprehensive planning. With a strong emphasis on education, integrity, and disciplined investing, we support clients at every stage of life by delivering tailored financial strategies and trusted advice. Our client-first approach combines experienced professionals with a commitment to helping people make confident, informed financial decisions. Why Join Us? Up to $130k base (might flex to $135,000) 10% performance-based bonus prorated based on start date 15% of base+bonus goes towards the employee stock ownership plan (6-year vesting period) Excellent benefits, great stability, lots of room for growth. First Command retains people very well. Job Details Cloud Engineer Location Fort Worth, TX Position Overview The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, operation, and administration of a highly available hybrid cloud environment. Working within an agile shared services team, this role enables stable infrastructure for applications and supports repeatable processes through automation of build, deployment, and proactive monitoring. The ideal candidate understands emerging trends in hybrid cloud technologies and can practically apply solutions to meet business needs. This role drives cloud technology and operations while also requiring knowledge of on-premise data center resources. Key Responsibilities Establish, monitor, and maintain Azure cloud environments, system hardware, operating systems, and related network and security infrastructure. Monitor Azure maintenance and outages, assess impact, and develop mitigation strategies. Collaborate with developers and scrum teams on compute resource expansion and new feature deployments. Ensure accurate network and system capacity projections to prevent service degradation. Build and automate cloud infrastructure using current methods, templates, and automation toolsets. Optimize network infrastructure for IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, and other cloud applications. Produce and maintain documentation for installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Research connectivity, performance, and security issues to determine root cause and implement solutions. Participate in the design and implementation of hybrid cloud architectural roadmaps. Design technical infrastructure and cloud processes; integrate solutions into existing environments. Consult on development projects and assist with solution deployments. Coordinate with service providers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve infrastructure-related issues. Participate in on-call rotation and provide support outside normal working hours as needed. Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (required) Required Experience 5+ years of progressive experience in computing or network infrastructure. 3+ years of experience in a cloud environment, preferably Azure. Demonstrated experience building and operating cloud infrastructure. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code. Experience managing on-premise infrastructure and cloud-based IaaS and PaaS services (Azure) including virtual machines, virtual networks, and automation tools. Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, Azure DevOps, or similar. Ability to deploy through automation and contribute to application architecture designs for Azure. Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools and DevOps processes. Experience with load balancing platforms. Preferred Technical Experience Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2016/2012 Cloud infrastructure (Azure or AWS) Securing and monitoring cloud resources Linux/Unix environments Cisco routing and switching platforms Palo Alto or similar cloud-based firewall technologies Certifications (Preferred) MCSE Azure certifications AWS certifications Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP) Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to recognize, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues independently. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Expertise in troubleshooting and performance tuning. Ability to document and distribute system reports. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Strong customer service orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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