Azure Cloud Consultant

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Job description

Genesis10 is seeking an Azure Cloud Consultant for a contract to hire position with a financial services client located in New York, NY
This is a hybrid position and requires being onsite 2-3 days per week minimum.

Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer to join our rapidly evolving Cloud Infrastructure team
This key role focuses on Azure cloud operations, including daily administration tasks, application migration, and responding to system alerts
The ideal candidate will support hybrid cloud environments, emphasizing security, DevOps, and self-service
AWS experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hybrid Cloud Architecture & Support:
  • Design, deploy, and manage hybrid cloud solutions leveraging Azure AD
    
  • Integrate on-premises resources with Azure services, ensuring seamless connectivity and security
    
• PaaS Services Management:
  • Implement and support Azure PaaS offerings (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Logic Apps)
    
  • Maintain performance, availability, and cost-efficiency for cloud resources
    
• Application Support:
  • Support Azure Authentication services and troubleshoot related issues
    
  • Assist developers with Python and C# application code
    
• Production Troubleshooting:
  • Diagnose and resolve complex production issues related to network, application, and infrastructure
    
  • Monitor and optimize performance using Azure cloud-native tools
    
• Infrastructure-as-Code:
  • Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and compliant cloud infrastructure using Terraform
    
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
    
• Security & Compliance:
  • Apply least privilege and zero trust security principles
    
• DevOps & Automation:
  • Manage source control, build, and release pipelines
    
  • Automate tasks using PowerShell, Python, and ARM/Bicep templates
    
• Collaboration & Support:
  • Work with developers, security teams, and stakeholders to meet business requirements
    
  • Provide technical guidance and training
    

Required Skills:

• Azure Platform Expertise:
  • Experience with Azure PaaS and IaaS services
    
  • Strong knowledge of Azure AD and hybrid identity solutions
    
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC):
  • Proficiency with Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep
    
• Scripting & Development:
  • Proficiency in Python or C#
    
  • Familiarity with PowerShell for Azure automation
    
• Networking:
  • Understanding of VNET peering, NSGs, load balancing, and VPN Gateways
    
  • Experience with Azure Firewall and Application Gateway
    
  • Ability to read packet captures
• Security & Compliance:
  • Experience with Azure Policies and security best practices
    
• DevOps:
  • Experience with Azure DevOps
    
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) is a plus
    
• Monitoring:
  • Proficiency in using Azure cloud native tools for monitoring
    
• AWS Experience is a plus
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Hybrid Environments:
  • Managing and integrating on-premises environments with Azure
    
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting:
  • Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis
    

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong team player and ability to work independently
  
• Familiarity with ITIL and other service management frameworks
  

The daily pay rate range for this position is $700 - $800 depending on experience

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Genesis10
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S
by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles
With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below
If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client
Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
  
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
  
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
• Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others
To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

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