Cloud Engineer

TL;DR

Cloud Engineer (Azure): Implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting Microsoft Azure solutions for client environments with an accent on Azure infrastructure, networking, and automation. Focus on managing complex Azure resources, ensuring security and performance, and providing escalation-level support.

Location: Houston, Texas, onsite role

Salary: $100,000-$115,000

Company

hirify.global is a nationally ranked managed services provider specializing in IT & Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation & AI, serving SMB and midmarket clients with enterprise-level resources.

What you will do

• Deploy, manage, and support Azure resources including virtual machines, storage, networking, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Serve as escalation point for complex Azure infrastructure issues and troubleshoot networking components.
• Ensure Azure environments follow best practices for security, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in peer reviews of Infrastructure as Code modules and execute Azure project tasks from planning to implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and communicate with clients regarding project status and technical issues.
• Provide guidance to Technical Operations Center engineers to improve troubleshooting and cloud knowledge.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Houston, Texas for onsite work
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent experience; AZ-104 certification preferred.
• 3+ years in IT Administration, Systems Engineering, or Cloud Operations.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, networking fundamentals, backup and disaster recovery.
• Strong Azure platform knowledge including compute, storage, networking, identity, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code.

Culture & Benefits

• Up to 20 days PTO, 7 paid sick days, 12+ paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plans with financial advisory services.
• Tenure incentives at 5, 10, and 20 years including gift cards and cash bonuses.
• Continued education reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities.