Cloud Engineer

Job Summary

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering, and supporting Microsoft Azure cloud initiatives in support of business requirements. This role requires experience with all Azure services within public, private, and hybrid cloud topologies. AWS and Google Cloud knowledge a plus. This role will set the direction for automation, testing and deployment for existing and new Microsoft cloud projects. Responsibilities will also include partner/vendor management and monitoring of the environment for conformity. Must be able to document each environment, establish processes and procedures, and work within security frameworks.

This role will help drive new innovative initiatives here at Horizon Media by supporting the requests within the client and product teams.

A dynamic environment that will push creativity and help bring ideas and architectural visions to life.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

50% - Technical Engineering and Design

Advanced Microsoft Azure and Cloud management

Decision making expertise amongst Cloud platforms

Support business initiatives across all Microsoft services

20% - Team Collaboration

Must have passion for working in a collaborating environment

Confidence in managing projects

Comfortable with re-prioritizations

20% - Client Relationships

Must be able to lead internal and external client conversations

Experience documenting requirements and converting to actions

Exceptional client support approach

10% - Vendor Management

Required relationships:

Microsoft Support Teams

Third party vendor Support

Application integration outreach

Key Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent ability to document technical designs, processes and procedures

Ability to successfully manage vendors/consultants

Knowledge and Skills Required

Degree in computer science or related field

Certifications in respective areas of technical skills set

3-5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure

5-7years of Microsoft application and user support

Management of Azure identities including Entra ID, Open AI services, Compute and Storage, Networking, and Identity and Governance

Administration of Intune and device management policies

Support for Databricks running within a Microsoft environment

Microsoft Security and Compliance concepts and deployments

Design, implement and maintain solutions to support the core business needs running in virtual private and public cloud environments

Maintain an in-depth understanding of all cloud technologies to ensure all appropriate options are considered to support business initiatives

Act as the subject matter expert for clients, managers, application and engineering teams, to resolve technical issues and improve overall architecture

Promote automation best practices to minimize manual operational tasks and establish a DevOps oriented delivery model

Familiarity with multi-factor authentication capabilities within each cloud environment

Have knowledge of cloud-based event logging and auditing solutions

Manage administrative level accounts expectations

Create, revise, and maintain systems documentation

Work closely with clients to set requirements and expectations

Knowledge of software development tools

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range$120,000.00 - $160,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

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