job summary
We are seeking an Azure Infrastructure & Storage Engineer to join our cloud operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing cloud infrastructure, storage governance, backup and disaster recovery, and cost efficiency across enterprise Azure environments.
location: Telecommute
job type: Contract
salary: $62.25 - 72.25 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities
- Manage Azure subscriptions, storage services (Blob, File Shares, Managed Disks), and RBAC access policies.
- Implement cloud governance, lifecycle management, and retention policies.
- Monitor platform health, capacity, and performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
- Identify and execute cost optimization and cloud utilization efficiency initiatives.
- Support enterprise backup, recovery, and business continuity procedures.
- Execute change management and incident resolution adhering to ITIL standards.
qualifications
5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure operations and Azure system administration.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Azure Storage Services, Azure Backup, and Azure RBAC.
Proficient in automation and scripting using PowerShell and Azure CLI.
Solid experience operating within ITIL-aligned service management environments.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or AZ-305.
Experience working in regulated or security-conscious enterprise environments.
skills
Azure CLI
cloud
cloud monitoring
cloud platform
security operations
enterprise storage
disaster recovery
Disaster Recovery solutions
access management
Log Analytics
Azure Infrastructure
Azure platform
Azure
Azure Backup
Azure Storage
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Release Management
Role-Based Access Control
RBAC
Proficient in scripting
system availability
PowerShell
workflow design
system administration
administration
governance tools
automation
business continuity
capacity management
cost allocation
cost optimization
governance
ITIL
ITIL processes
infrastructure
lifecycle management
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
managed services
resource optimization
security-conscious
stakeholder communication
technical troubleshooting