Position Overview
MetroSys is seeking a highly capable Azure Cloud Engineer for a short-term engagement (60–90 days) to support a client’s cloud environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who can quickly assess, remediate, and stabilize Azure environments while contributing to ongoing configuration and deployment efforts.
The ideal candidate is Azure-savvy, execution-focused, and able to step into an active environment, identify issues, and drive resolution with minimal ramp-up time.
Key Responsibilities
- Rapidly assess the current Azure environment and identify misconfigurations, risks, and optimization opportunities
- Lead efforts to remediate Azure issues, including networking, security, identity, and resource configuration
- Support and execute Azure deployments and configuration changes based on client needs
- Work through operational tickets and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and system stability
- Implement and improve Azure best practices across:
- Identity & Access Management (Entra ID / Azure AD)
- Networking (VNets, NSGs, connectivity)
- Security and governance (policies, RBAC, Defender)
- Assist with resource organization, cost optimization, and performance tuning
- Document findings, changes, and recommendations for client handoff and long-term sustainability
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to ensure clear communication and alignment
Required Qualifications
- 3–7+ years of experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking)
- Entra ID / Azure AD
- Azure portal, CLI, and/or PowerShell
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and remediate cloud environment issues quickly
- Experience working in client-facing or consulting environments
- Strong understanding of Azure architecture and best practices
- Ability to hit the ground running with minimal onboarding
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Azure governance frameworks (policies, blueprints, landing zones)
- Familiarity with security and compliance tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)
- Experience with automation or Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
- Knowledge of hybrid environments (on-prem to Azure connectivity)
- Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.)
Engagement Details
- Duration: 60–90 days
- Type: Full-time, contract engagement
- Focus: Azure remediation, configuration, and operational support
- Start: Immediate / ASAP preferred
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