Cloud Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Description Job Title: Cloud Systems (Associate level/Jr) Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid) Contract-to-Hire NO C2C Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to manage, support, and optimize our Azure and cloud-based infrastructure. In this role, you’ll work closely with stakeholders, leadership, and IT teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing systems across our internal and client-facing platforms. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the subject matter expert for Azure Cloud Services, providing advanced support and guidance to technical teams and product owners. • Provision, manage, monitor, and decommission Azure-based deployments and services. • Administer and support Azure Synapse Modern Data Warehouse, Dynamics 365, Azure Active Directory (AD), Azure Power Platform, and related tools. • Monitor and enhance security for current and future Azure environments. • Automate scaling and capacity requirements in Azure. • Ensure federated access across AD and Azure AD. • Troubleshoot and resolve Azure performance, connectivity, and security issues. • Implement new Azure environments and integrate infrastructure into established processes. • Develop standards, templates, tools, and best practices for system administration. Technical Skills & Expertise • Knowledge of Azure AD, Exchange Online (including hybrid environments), Teams administration, Scripting, and Group Policy. • Familiarity with backup technologies, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. • Proficiency with Windows and server OS environments, as well as Android, iOS, and Mac OS support. • Knowledge of remote management tools such as ConnectWise and Kaseya. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, or related field (or 4 years equivalent experience). • 2 years’ experience in Cloud Engineering or related IT infrastructure role