Job Summary: We are looking for a cloud engineer with deep expertise in Nutanix, VMware, and Azure migration Note: Looking for only Independent Contractors who do not need Sponsorship. Only local to Statesville, NC Responsibilities: • Lead and support the migration of enterprise systems to Microsoft Azure • Optimize and maintain infrastructure across hybrid environments • Collaborate across departments to improve the user experience • Strengthen enterprise security posture alongside our cybersecurity analyst • Mentor team members and guide enterprise-level tech initiatives Qualifications: • 5–10 years in enterprise IT infrastructure support • Strong skills in Azure, O365, VMware, Nutanix, and cloud migration • Experience with virtual networks, firewalls, IPS/IDS, and wireless solutions • Hands-on experience with P2V strategies, AD/Entra, and Microsoft environments • Emotional intelligence and leadership capabilities to work autonomously and collaboratively Bonus if You Have: • AZ-104 certification (AZ-900) • Experience with Microsoft Teams/telecom • Knowledge of Linux and tools like SolarWinds or CiscoPrime