Sr Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Description A client in the Atlanta area is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer (Azure/Microsoft 365) to join a small, senior-level infrastructure team supporting Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. This role will work directly alongside two senior engineers and is expected to operate at a higher level of ownership, contributing to daily operations and cloud initiatives. The System Engineer Level 3 (Windows & Azure) is a senior-level technical role responsible for leading advanced system engineering, cloud operations, and infrastructure modernization across corporate, retail, and cloud environments. This position owns the resolution of high-impact and complex incidents, provides technical leadership for Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure platforms, and ensures systems are secure, scalable, and operationally mature. The role drives improvements in identity and access management, endpoint management, patching, automation, monitoring, and disaster recovery while operating within established standards and change control processes. This role also supports FinOps accountability by guiding resource governance, optimizing cloud consumption, and improving cost visibility through tagging discipline, usage reviews, and proactive cost optimization actions. Key Responsibilities Azure Infrastructure & Engineering u2022u2003Administer and manage resources within the Azure Portal u2022u2003Build and configure Azure resources, including: ou2003Virtual Machines (VMs) ou2003Virtual Networks (VNets) and VNet peering ou2003Application Gateway configurations u2022u2003Support multi-tenant environments, including tenant-to-tenant connectivity u2022u2003Participate in overall Azure environment design, optimization, and scalability efforts u2022u2003Leverage PowerShell scripting for automation, provisioning, and management (CLI-based operations) u2022u2003Lead Tier 3 troubleshooting and resolution for complex Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure incidents impacting business-critical services. u2022u2003Serve as the senior technical escalation point for Windows Server systems, enterprise authentication, and access-related issues across corporate and retail environments. u2022u2003Engineer, maintain, and improve core infrastructure services including Active Directory, Group Policy, identity integration, and endpoint management platforms. u2022u2003Lead Microsoft 365 administration and service health response activities, including advanced troubleshooting and coordination with vendors when required. u2022u2003Design and implement Azure solutions supporting compute, monitoring, backup, recovery, and operational stability using approved standards and best practices. u2022u2003Own and improve patching strategy and compliance outcomes for Windows endpoints and servers, including remediation workflows and reporting. u2022u2003Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell and platform tooling to reduce manual work, improve consistency, and increase reliability of operational processes. u2022u2003Lead endpoint management improvements including Autopilot/Intune strategy, device compliance, policy enforcement, and lifecycle governance. u2022u2003Establish and improve monitoring and alerting standards to support proactive detection, faster response, and reduced downtime across systems and cloud services. u2022u2003Support disaster recovery planning and execution, including backup validation, recovery testing, and documentation of restoration procedures. u2022u2003Lead change planning and execution for infrastructure improvements, ensuring risk assessment, change validation, rollback planning, and accurate documentation. u2022u2003 Microsoft 365 / Entra ID Administration u2022u2003Manage user lifecycle within Microsoft 365: ou2003Account provisioning and deprovisioning ou2003License assignment and upgrades ou2003Mailbox administration u2022u2003Support Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity and access management u2022u2003Configure and maintain: ou2003Conditional Access policies ou2003Authentication/security settings u2022u2003Troubleshoot issues across M365 services (Exchange, identity, access controls) Cost Optimization & FinOps u2022u2003Monitor Azure spend using Cost Management tools u2022u2003Analyze cloud usage and provide cost optimization recommendations u2022u2003Utilize Microsoftu2019s advisory tools to identify: ou2003Underutilized or idle resources (e.g., unused VMs) ou2003Opportunities to improve cost efficiency u2022u2003Support FinOps accountability by enforcing Azure governance standards, improving tagging compliance, validating resource ownership, and supporting cost allocation reporting. u2022u2003Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives such as rightsizing, lifecycle management, cleanup of unused resources, and reduction of unnecessary consumption. Operational Support & Collaboration u2022u2003Work closely with a team of senior engineers in a highly collaborative environment u2022u2003Support Azure-based workloads and ongoing cloud initiatives u2022u2003Participate in a monthly on-call rotation (hours adjusted within a standard 40-hour work week) u2022u2003Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 engineers through technical coaching, escalation support, and knowledge transfer to improve team capability and consistency. u2022u2003Participate in on-call rotation and provide leadership during major incidents, including coordination, communication, and root cause documentation. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u2022u2003Strong experience with: ou2003Azure Portal and cloud infrastructure management (5+ years experience u2013 expert level) ou2003Windows Server administration within Azure ou2003Microsoft 365 administration (mailboxes, licensing, identity) u2022u2003Hands-on experience with: ou2003PowerShell scripting (automation, provisioning, CLI usage) ou2003Azure networking (VNets, peering, connectivity concepts) u2022u2003Experience working with Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity and access management u2022u2003Familiarity with managing and supporting Azure-hosted workloads u2022u2003Expert-level knowledge of Windows OS and Windows Server administration in an enterprise environment. u2022u2003Strong experience administering Active Directory, Group Policy, and enterprise identity services, including troubleshooting complex authentication and access issues. u2022u2003Strong Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting experience across core services and integrations. u2022u2003Strong Azure engineering experience including compute operations, monitoring, backup/recovery, security fundamentals, and operational governance. u2022u2003Proven ability to lead technical design decisions, develop standards, and deliver improvements that increase reliability and supportability. u2022u2003Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities with a focus on operational efficiency and consistency. u2022u2003Strong understanding of patching strategy, compliance reporting, and remediation workflows for endpoints and servers. u2022u2003Strong understanding of monitoring and alerting concepts, including proactive detection and performance troubleshooting. u2022u2003Strong understanding of FinOps concepts including governance, tagging compliance, cost allocation support, and driving cloud optimization initiatives. u2022u2003Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into clear updates for leadership and stakeholders. u2022u2003Ability to lead incident response efforts, coordinate across teams, and drive resolution under pressure. u2022u2003Ability to travel to retail locations as needed (optional/occasional based on business needs). u2022u2003Participate in after-hours/on-call support as scheduled. u2022u2003Associate or Bacheloru2019s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). u2022u20035+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or related IT engineering roles. u2022u2003Strong hands-on experience supporting Windows Server environments, enterprise identity, and Microsoft 365 services. u2022u2003Strong experience supporting Azure workloads in production, including monitoring, backup/recovery, and operational governance. u2022u2003Experience leading infrastructure modernization initiatives, platform standardization, and operational improvements preferred. u2022u2003Experience driving automation initiatives using PowerShell preferred. u2022u2003Experience supporting FinOps governance practices including tagging standards, cost optimization, and usage reviews preferred. u2022u2003Professional certifications preferred (two or more): Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), Microsoft Endpoint Administrator (MD-102), Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102), or equivalent. Work Environment u2022u2003Hybrid schedule: 3u20134 days onsite u2022u2003Hours: 8:30 AM u2013 5:00 PM u2022u2003On-call: Once per month (no overtime; hours adjusted to maintain a 40-hour work week) Why This Role Stands Out u2022u2003Opportunity to work alongside senior engineers in a high-impact Azure environment u2022u2003Exposure to both infrastructure engineering and cost optimization (FinOps) u2022u2003Hands-on involvement with modern cloud architecture and automation u2022u2003Experience with FinOps or cloud cost optimization strategies u2022u2003Exposure to multi-tenant Azure environments u2022u2003Microsoft certifications (highly preferred but not required), such as: ou2003Azure (AZ-900, AZ-104, etc.) ou2003Microsoft 365 / Identity certs Compensation: $42/hr to $48/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

Created: 2026-05-08