Cloud Ops Engineer

Cloud Ops Engineer We 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 Responsibilities Deploy 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 Qualifications 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 Qualifications Experience 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 Environment This 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. Apex Systems