Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Engineer - Contract – Raleigh, NC – $60.00 - $75.00/hr W-2 The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available. Our client is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer in Raleigh, NC. This role will be remote to start with hybrid expectations. The individual must reside in North Carolina with a strong preference to be within a 50mi radius of Raleigh, NC Role Description They are seeking a Cloud Engineer with solid Azure experience to help implement and manage cloud infrastructure in a secure and scalable manner. The contractor will work closely with senior architects and application teams to support the deployment, configuration, documentation and optimization of Azure services, networking components, and infrastructure. This role requires a proactive engineer who can contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and enforcement of cloud governance policies in a large public-sector environment. The engineer will support a maturing Azure environment, assisting in both new deployments and modernization of existing applications. 20% of their role (give or take) will be cognitive services, meaning they'll be working with other departments and educating them on the use of Azure Cloud. Remaining 80% is hands-on. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in the setup and configuration of Core Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and environments. • Implement Azure Policies, RBAC permissions, and tagging standards based on team guidance. • Deploy and support core Azure networking (VWAN,Azure Firewall, VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, VPN/ExpressRoute). • Help configure and manage Azure Application Gateways and related components. • Contribute to infrastructure automation using Bicep, ARM, or PowerShell scripts. • Troubleshoot connectivity and application including issues between Azure and on-prem networks • Support incident resolution and assist with root cause analysis. • Monitor Azure environments and assist in alerting, logging, and diagnostics configuration. • Collaborate with development, architecture, and security teams on deployments and infrastructure changes. • Follow and reinforce cloud governance, security, and compliance policies. Skills & Requirements REQUIRED/MUST HAVE SKILLS: 1. 3 years minimum (and must be recent; not dated) hands on experience managing and deploying azure landing zone architecture in enterprise environments 1. 3 years azure networking skills (VWAN, Express Route, VPN, Firewall, VNET etc) including hybrid networking with on premises. 1. 3 years experience designing Azure environments with a “private-by-default” approach which includes use of Private Endpoints, disabling public IPs, restricting access via NSGs and Azure Firewall, and enforcing policies to prevent public exposure. 1. Familiarity with implementing and managing Azure Policies, RBAC, and resource tagging strategies 1. Must have very strong problem solving skills and excellent communication (must be able to understand individuals and be understood!) PREFERRED AZ-104, AZ-700, AZ-305, and any other Azure Certifications Benefits/Other Compensation This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. 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