AIFA Solutions · 11 hours ago
Senior Cloud Engineer-Azure & Network Specialist
Libertyville, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAIFA Solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer/Azure & Cloud Network Specialist responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of Azure cloud environments and cloud network architectures. The role involves leading infrastructure projects, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, Design and implement- Azure Cloud Services: Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Functions, Storage, Monitor
Develop, Design and implement VNETs, Subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, SDWAN and network solutions
Automation & DevOps -Design and implement support for ARM Templates, Terraform, PowerShell, CI/CD Pipelines
Performance & Cost Optimization – Autoscaling, Load Balancing, Reserved Instances
Design for scalability, reliability, availability, and security of systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and maintain resilient systems
Investigate and evaluate market and technology trends
Foster a collaborative troubleshooting environment
Lead infrastructure projects (e.g., Cloud integrations, system deployments, network upgrades)
Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
Monitor progress and address any issues
Implement and adhere to and enforce security policies and best practices
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, NIST)
Remediate vulnerabilities and provide systems built with security by design
Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture
Support Identity & Access Management Standards, Azure AD, RBAC
Evaluate technology vendors and ensure services and service levels are defined and considered
Maintain vendor relationships and monitor service levels
Plan and test disaster recovery procedures
Minimize downtime during critical incidents
Azure Site Recovery, Backup, Geo Redundancy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Proven experience in IT infrastructure management
Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, administration and cybersecurity
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Number of Overall Years Necessary: 8-12
Designed and deployed Azure-based infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications for global operations
Implemented secure cloud networking using VNET peering, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways for hybrid connectivity
Led cloud migration projects, reducing on-prem footprint by 40% and achieving $500K annual cost savings
Developed Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform and ARM templates for consistent, automated deployments
Configured Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for proactive performance monitoring and alerting
Collaborated with security teams to enforce Zero Trust principles, RBAC, and encryption standards across environments
Engineered network architecture for multi-region Azure deployments ensuring high availability and low latency
Optimized network security posture through NSGs, Azure Firewall, and DDoS protection
Integrated ExpressRoute circuits for secure, high-throughput connectivity between on-prem and Azure
Conducted network performance tuning, reducing latency by 25% and improving application response times
Supported disaster recovery planning and implemented Azure Site Recovery for critical workloads
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Company
AIFA Solutions
Founded in 2017, AIFA Solutions has been committed to delivering top-quality recruitment and staffing services to clients across the globe.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase