Cloud Ops Engineer

Cloud Ops EngineerJob#: 3055824Job Description:Cloud Ops EngineerLocation: Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid)Alternate Location: Dallas, Raleigh, Richmond, AtlantaRole OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our Azure cloud infrastructure and services. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, scalability, and security of Azure-based applications. The engineer will also be instrumental in migrating and securing new client data across the platform, troubleshooting environments, and staying current with emerging Azure technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesDeploy and manage cloud resources including virtual machines, storage, databases, recovery vaults, key vaults, and networks using Microsoft Azure.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Azure DevOps pipelines.Assist with migrating client data and workloads securely to Azure.Monitor and troubleshoot Azure environments, respond to incidents, and identify areas for improvement.Provide after-hours support as part of an on-call rotation.Enroll VMs and SQL Databases into the backup center and troubleshoot backup situations.Manage Azure costs by analyzing usage and implementing cost-saving measures.Troubleshoot issues using Windows Server administration and event logs.Required QualificationsExperience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in Azure administration. Experience should include deployments within the cloud (VMs, storage, databases) and assisting with migrations.Technical Skills: Proficiency with Azure infrastructure, services, and administration. Strong experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code is required. Scripting experience in any language is also necessary.Preferred QualificationsExperience with SQL Server IaaS and PaaS, including troubleshooting and setup.An Azure Administrator certification is highly desired.Familiarity with Azure Site Recovery and disaster recovery planning.Experience with cloud migration projects.Familiarity with GitHub or Azure DevOps.Work EnvironmentThis position requires working both independently to drive results and collaboratively as part of a team. The role is part of an on-call rotation shared among team members for incident response.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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