Gunvor Group · 2 days ago
Cloud Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGunvor Group is seeking a Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for managing, troubleshooting, licensing, and updating Azure & M365 cloud environments. The role includes optimizing cloud infrastructure, managing Azure identity and access, implementing governance policies, and automating resource provisioning.
EnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Operate and optimize cloud-native infrastructure, predominantly in Microsoft Azure, with awareness of multi-cloud principles
Manage Azure identity and access (Azure AD, Conditional Access) and integrate with hybrid identity solutions (AD Connect) as needed
Implement and maintain Azure governance policies and compliance controls
Monitor and optimize Azure resource performance, cost, and security posture
Configure and manage Azure monitoring and alerting systems for proactive operations
Automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep) and scripting
Manage containerized workloads (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps) and ensure high availability and scalability
Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for cloud resources
Perform security monitoring, vulnerability checks, and compliance audits for cloud-native environments
Collaborate with Global IT teams for cloud integration and operational excellence
Respond to alerts and incidents, ensuring SLA compliance and timely resolution
Support global deployments, including occasional off-hours support across time zones
Prior experience and knowledge of On-premises technologies as needed for migration or integration, though not expecting for operational responsibility
Qualification
Required
University degree in IT or related field (or currently studying)
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CKNA/CKA/CKAD for Kubernetes) or willingness to obtain during probation
Proven experience operating Microsoft Azure environments with strong PaaS and containerization knowledge
Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration
Solid understanding of Linux administration in cloud contexts
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible)
Strong PowerShell and Bash scripting skills, ideally having software engineering background
Proficiency in operating containerised workloads (deployment, scaling, monitoring) and experience with
Good knowledge of Azure networking, security, and governance
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to lead assigned small operational initiatives and drive process improvements
Analytical mindset for optimizing cloud operations
Self-motivated and eager to learn emerging cloud technologies
Team-oriented with a customer-focused approach
Preferred
Familiarity with multi-cloud principles (AWS/GCP) is a plus
Company
Gunvor Group
Gunvor Group is a Global energy trader company. It is a sub-organization of Gunvor Services.
Founded in 2000
1001-5000 employees
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