Senior Cloud Systems Engineer

Senior Cloud Systems Engineer

Lonestar Electric Supply is seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Engineer to support and enhance the company's cloud-first technology environment. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, this role will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for Microsoft Azure infrastructure, identity management, cloud security, endpoint management, and hybrid network connectivity.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise networking, automation, and cloud security. This role will play a key part in maintaining secure, scalable, and reliable systems while supporting future growth and technology initiatives.

Responsibilities include: Architect, deploy, maintain, and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure, manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), administer Microsoft 365 services, support cloud security initiatives utilizing Microsoft Defender for Cloud, design and maintain hybrid connectivity, manage DNS architecture, administer and support on-premises network infrastructure, develop and maintain automation solutions, lead cloud migration projects, support disaster recovery, manage Azure governance, develop and maintain technical documentation, serve as an escalation point for complex infrastructure, mentor junior IT personnel, and stay current on emerging technologies.

Requirements include: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred, 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure administration, minimum 3 years of hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments, strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure networking technologies, experience with PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation, knowledge of enterprise networking, experience with Microsoft Defender security products and/or Microsoft Sentinel preferred, experience supporting disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Physical requirements include: Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in network and telecommunications rooms, must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support maintenance activities, migrations, or incident response.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, life and vision insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match, Paid Time Off, Specified Holiday Pay.

Disclaimer: This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.