Cloud Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer I, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud platform systems that support critical business initiatives. The primary focus of this role is Azure cloud infrastructure, including networking, compute, resource groups, subscriptions, governance, PaaS services, security, Azure Policy, and tagging standards. You will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional partners, using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Bicep to build scalable, secure platforms. This position is a strong individual contributor role with opportunities to lead smaller initiatives or defined components of larger projects. Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision, while demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills—working independently on defined initiatives and partnering effectively with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable Azure solutions. What You’ll Do Support hybrid cloud and on‑premises architectures aligned with business and security requirements Design, implement, and support Azure and Entra ID infrastructure at enterprise scale Participate in platform upgrades, lifecycle management, and standardization efforts Contribute to VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and system maintenance activities Operations & Reliability Partner with IT teams to maintain platform stability through monitoring, patching, tuning, and incident response Participate in an on‑call rotation and contribute to root‑cause analysis and remediation Standards & Documentation Follow engineering standards and help improve operational processes Maintain system documentation, diagrams, and runbooks Review environments for security, policy compliance, and operational readiness Projects & Delivery Act as a technical contributor on multiple initiatives Collaborate with engineers and leaders to deliver solutions on time and within scope Provide estimates, identify risks, and communicate progress effectively Learning & Continuous Improvement Stay current with relevant infrastructure technologies Apply new knowledge to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 3+ years of engineering experience supporting Azure solutions in hybrid cloud and on‑premises Windows Server environments Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and Entra ID Working knowledge of VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper‑V virtualization platforms is a plus Experience with Active Directory administration is a plus Scripting or automation experience using Terraform or Bicep preferred, PowerShell a plus. Familiarity with platform monitoring, management, and alerting tools Azure or Identity‑related certifications preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively Compensation Details $88400 - $110700 per year Benefits Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short‑term disability and long‑term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field‑based positions Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, helping locally‑owned businesses thrive and making an impact in their communities. We support our employees in doing the same through an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, and opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund via the Ace Foundation. Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching, offering on‑site classes, facilitator‑led courses, a generous tuition assistance program, and a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review. We know the work environment matters. Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales. We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more. Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more. Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection * Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. 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