Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer

Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support a remaining on-prem-to-Azure migration and enhance our cloud engineering capacity. This role is for a senior, cloud-native resource who can manage Azure migration, infrastructure engineering, Tier 2/Tier 3 escalations, automation, Terraform/IaC, AVD, Entra, and future integrations. The position requires participation in an on-call rotation for off-hours support. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport remaining on-prem-to-Azure lift-and-shift migration work.Assist with Azure VM migration planning, validation, cutover, and post-migration cleanup.Support Azure infrastructure design, implementation, and troubleshooting.Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for complex cloud, infrastructure, AVD, Entra, and connectivity issues.Assist with Azure networking, private connectivity, DNS, routing, and access troubleshooting.Support Terraform / Infrastructure as Code implementation and maintenance.Support CI/CD pipeline integration for infrastructure deployment where needed.Assist with backup, monitoring, logging, and operational readiness checks.Help document migration patterns, runbooks, and operational handoffs.Support future acquisition/integration readiness through scalable cloud patterns.Mentor junior or newer cloud team members where appropriate.Required QualificationsStrong Azure infrastructure engineering experience.Experience with Azure VM migration or hybrid-to-cloud migration projects.Strong understanding of Azure networking, routing, DNS, NSGs, private endpoints, and connectivity.Experience with Entra ID / Azure AD.AVD troubleshooting or implementation experience.Terraform / Infrastructure as Code experience.CI/CD pipeline experience.Kubernetes exposure.PowerShell or scripting experience.Experience with monitoring, backup, and operational readiness in Azure.Ability to own complex escalations and drive issues to resolution.Strong documentation and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsAzure Migrate experience.Zscaler or zero-trust/private access experience.Defender for Cloud exposure.Experience supporting cloud governance and landing zone patterns.Experience in healthcare, PBM, or regulated environmentEverforth 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 https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policyEverforth 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. 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