Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Engineer

MetroSys is seeking a highly capable Azure Cloud Engineer for a short-term engagement (60–90 days) to support a client's cloud environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can quickly assess, remediate, and stabilize Azure environments while contributing to ongoing configuration and deployment efforts.

The ideal candidate is Azure-savvy, execution-focused, and able to step into an active environment, identify issues, and drive resolution with minimal ramp-up time.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly assess the current Azure environment and identify misconfigurations, risks, and optimization opportunities
• Lead efforts to remediate Azure issues, including networking, security, identity, and resource configuration
• Support and execute Azure deployments and configuration changes based on client needs
• Work through operational tickets and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and system stability
• Implement and improve Azure best practices across:
  • Identity & Access Management (Entra ID / Azure AD)
  • Networking (VNets, NSGs, connectivity)
  • Security and governance (policies, RBAC, Defender)
• Assist with resource organization, cost optimization, and performance tuning
• Document findings, changes, and recommendations for client handoff and long-term sustainability
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to ensure clear communication and alignment

Required Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking)
  • Entra ID / Azure AD
  • Azure portal, CLI, and/or PowerShell
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and remediate cloud environment issues quickly
• Experience working in client-facing or consulting environments
• Strong understanding of Azure architecture and best practices
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal onboarding
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure governance frameworks (policies, blueprints, landing zones)
• Familiarity with security and compliance tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)
• Experience with automation or Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
• Knowledge of hybrid environments (on-prem to Azure connectivity)
• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.)

Engagement Details

• Duration: 60–90 days
• Type: Full-time, contract engagement
• Focus: Azure remediation, configuration, and operational support
• Start: Immediate / ASAP preferred