Azure Cloud Engineer

Key Details • Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 annually • Benefits: BCBSL Medical, Delta Dental, EyeMed Vision, 401(k), Accident & Critical Illness, Life Insurance, PTO, Holiday Pay, Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement • Location: Elk Grove, IL • Work Model: Onsite (4 Days per week) LaSalle Network is hiring an Azure Cloud Engineer for an established and growing organization seeking a leader in cloud infrastructure and enterprise technology. This Azure Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient Azure environments while supporting Microsoft 365 and virtualization platforms across the enterprise. This is a full-time, onsite position offering the opportunity to lead cloud strategy, guide infrastructure modernization, and collaborate across multiple technical teams. What’s the job? • Architect and manage Microsoft Azure environments including Azure AD (Entra ID), Azure VPN, Front Door, and Traffic Manager • Administer Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive • Support Azure networking, monitoring, and application hosting • Maintain VMware vSphere virtual server environments • Manage identity solutions including SAML, OAuth, and Auth0 integrations • Enforce cloud governance, security, and compliance best practices • Troubleshoot escalated Level 3 incidents and optimize system performance • Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams on cloud-native applications and DevOps pipelines • Document processes and mentor junior team members What’s needed? • 8–10 years of IT infrastructure and cloud engineering experience • Deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services • Experience with Azure networking, monitoring tools, and hybrid cloud environments • Strong background in identity management (Azure AD, SSO, conditional access) • Proficiency in VMware vSphere administration • Understanding of PowerShell, Azure CLI, and automation frameworks • Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel • Preferred certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), SC-300, or VCP What’s in it for me? • $100,000–$115,000 base salary • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement • Opportunities for professional growth and certification support • Collaborative work culture focused on innovation and excellence Take your cloud career to the next level — apply today to join as an Azure Cloud Engineer and help shape a secure, modern IT environment! #DICE LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here. All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.