Senior Cloud Engineer

*Senior Cloud Engineer*Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.Infrastructure & Security*Employment Type*Full-Time*Experience Level*Senior (7+ Years)*Work Model*Office/Hybrid*About Newcourse Communications*Newcourse Communications is a leading full-service data processing, print, and mail provider based in Nashville, Tennessee. We specialize in delivering custom programming, creative services, and production solutions for the credit union and banking industries.We're transforming from a traditional print business into a product-led technology company, and we're looking for talented engineers to help drive this evolution.*The Roll*As a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-grade hybrid cloud and on-prem environments with a strong emphasis on virtual server infrastructure, secure data storage, identity management, and cybersecurity best practices. You will serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor, ensuring our cloud infrastructure is resilient, performant, and secure. Must have ability to work in office primarily with work from home opportunities.*What You'll Do**Architecture & Deployment** Design, implement, and manage hybrid cloud virtual environments, including application, website, database and ancillary servers.* Architect and administer Azure Blob Storage solutions for scalable, cost-effective data storage, including lifecycle policies, access tiers, and redundancy strategies.* Build and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (2016/2019/2022) across on-premises and Azure IaaS/hybrid environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, SFTP, SQL Server, Load Balancing and IIS.*Security & Prevention** Implement and enforce IT security standards across all cloud and on-premises systems, including firewall rules, network segmentation, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.* Manage SSL certificate lifecycles, including procurement, installation, renewal, and automation of certificate deployment across web services and internal infrastructure.* Configure and manage SSH key-based authentication for secure remote access servers and networks, including key rotation and auditing.* Implement and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions leveraging SAML 2.0 protocols, integrating IdPs with clients to access production web app environments.* Develop and maintain identity and access management (IAM) policies, including conditional access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC).*Monitoring & Collaboration** Monitor cloud and on prem infrastructure using vCloud Director, Azure Monitor, SIEM MDR, Site24x7, WAF, EDR and other third-party tools; respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.* Familiarity with delivering infrastructure-as-code (IaC), Dev-Ops, Security and Analysis.* Jira and Confluence functional experience include change management concepts and standards.* Contribute to documentation and runbooks and participate in architecture review boards for IT related solutions and deployments.*What We're Looking For**Required Qualifications ** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).* 7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Microsoft Azure.* Strong expertise in Windows Server administration (2016-2025), including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP.* Extensive experience with infrastructure technologies, including Rack Servers, VMWare, Hyper-V, vSAN, iSCSI, HBAs and Switching.* Proficiency with Azure Blob Storage, including access keys, SAS tokens, RBAC, lifecycle management, and integration with Azure CDN or Data Factory.* Deep understanding of IT security principles, including zero-trust architecture, defense-in-depth, CIS benchmarks, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).* Experience with Data Center vendor management, migration and implementation.* Expert-level knowledge of SSL/TLS protocols, certificate management, and PKI infrastructure, including tools such as MS Certificate Authority, GoDaddy, DigiCert, or Azure Key Vault.* Strong working knowledge of SSH protocol, key generation, agent forwarding, jump hosts, and IPsec tunneling.* Hands-on experience implementing SSO using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect with identity providers such as Okta, Auth0, or Azure.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.*Preferred Qualifications** Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect), or SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator).* Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Workflows.* Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Adlumin, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) and security automation/orchestration (SOAR).* Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation for Azure and Windows Server management.* Experience with hybrid identity scenarios using Azure AD Connect and federation services (ADFS).* Prior experience in large enterprise organizations and regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.* Strong experience in project planning, deliverable management, and Agile methodologies.*Core Technology Stack**Cloud Platform*Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, AVD, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Monitor), VMWare Cloud Director*Operating Systems*Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Ubuntu Server, RHEL*Storage*Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Pure Storage, NetApp, EMC*Identity & SSO*Okta, Auth0, Azure AD (Entra ID), SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC*Networking*Load Balancing, Switching, VLAN, AP's, CIDR*Security*SSL/TLS, SSH, PKI, Azure Key Vault, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, EDR, Qualys*Monitoring*Adlumin (MDR), Site24x7, Imperva, Azure Monitor*What We Offer** Hybrid works environment.* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.* 401(k) retirement plan.* Generous PTO, and flexible work arrangements.* Collaborative and inclusive work culture with career growth opportunities.*Equal Opportunity Statement*_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. xijylhu All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment._Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceWork Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37211

Created: 2026-04-07