Michigan Language Assessment · 2 weeks ago
Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelMichigan Language Assessment is one of the oldest and most respected language-testing organizations in the world, committed to delivering reliable English language assessments. The MS Azure Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Education
Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Azure infrastructure, including design, implementation, configuration, and support of Azure resources (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, security) used for end-to-end delivery of our assessment products. Create and maintain system documentation and tracking new feature releases
Architect and deploy scalable, secure, and cost-optimized Azure cloud environments and resources to support business and assessment application needs. Contribute to organizational cloud standards and strategy
Lead cloud migration projects—including planning, execution, testing, and documentation—for business systems moving from on-premises or other environments to Azure. Develop and maintain robust automation scripts and workflows
Monitor and manage Azure resources for performance, security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Proactively identify issues and implement solutions to maintain high availability and reliability of cloud services
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to implement Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and governance policies. Participate in incident response and root cause analysis
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members. Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and cloud best practices workshops
Maintain clear documentation for Azure architecture, processes, and procedures. Create and support disaster recovery and business continuity plans for Azure resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, architecture, and security best practices
Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
Strong understanding of network security, IAM, and data governance in Azure
Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and work cross-functionally
Significant experience administering Azure platforms
Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure solutions
Experience implementing monitoring, alerting, and automation for Azure workloads
Experience collaborating with development and operations teams on cloud-native architecture
Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects, adhering to high standards of accuracy and deadlines
Preferred
Relevant Azure/Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400)
Experience with hybrid cloud (Azure + on-prem) environments
Familiarity with container platforms (AKS, Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience supporting regulated environments (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, etc.)
Strong analytical and project management skills
Experience with complex migrations or cloud architecture transformations
Familiarity with high stakes assessments
Experience in project management
Company
Michigan Language Assessment
Michigan Language Assessment offers a comprehensive set of the highest quality products and services to meet the language assessment needs.
Founded in 2009
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sharon Harvey
Chief Executive Officer
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