Azure Engineer​/Cloud Architect – Build & Migration Focus

Overview

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Job Title: Azure Engineer / Cloud Architect – Build & Migration Focus

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid – Primarily Onsite)

Employment Type: Direct Hire or Contract-to-Hire (This will be a W2 through our partners in US
)

US Work Authorization: Candidate should be authorized to work in US without requiring sponsorship now or in future

Department: Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering

On-Call: Required Participation

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Engineer / Cloud Architect to lead cloud buildouts, migrations, and modernization initiatives across multiple client environments. This is a hands-on, architecture-level role focused on designing and deploying production-grade Microsoft Azure environments
, not long-term maintenance.

The ideal candidate has deep experience across Azure infrastructure, networking, hybrid identity, and migration strategy, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced MSP-style environment.

• Azure Architecture & Implementation
  • Design and deploy scalable Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions
  • Lead infrastructure, server, and application migrations to Azure
  • Architect subscriptions, governance models, and management groups
  • Implement secure and optimized Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN, Express Route)
  • Configure hybrid identity using Azure AD / Entra
  • Execute lift-and-shift and modernization initiatives
  • Optimize Azure SKUs for performance and cost efficiency
• Infrastructure & Hybrid Support
  • Support Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization
  • Troubleshoot Azure, firewall, and networking issues
  • Participate in on-call rotation for cloud and network operations
  • Work within ITIL-aligned ITSM frameworks and SLA-driven environments
  • Document standards and build repeatable deployment patterns

• 5+ years Infrastructure Engineering experience
• 3+ years hands-on Azure deployment experience
• Experience designing new Azure environments
• Strong Azure networking expertise (VNets, VPN, peering, firewall)
• Experience with hybrid cloud & on-prem to Azure migrations
• Strong understanding of Azure compute, storage tiers, security services

• Azure Solutions Architect-level exposure
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft Defender & Sentinel
• Experience in Managed Services or consulting

• High-impact modernization projects
• Exposure to diverse client environments
• Architecture-level growth opportunity
• Collaborative cloud engineering team
• Competitive compensation structure

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