Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure)

Location: Lake Mary, FL/ Pittsburgh, PA Hybrid Role

This is long term contract role

Cost: $65/hr on C2C is max (not negotiable)

Salary: $110-120K Plus Benefits

Domain: Banking Domain

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in Azure and Windows/Linux system administration to manage and optimize Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with NetApp clusters, VMware, BCP/DR strategies, patching, database administrator, vulnerability remediation, and database administration. This role requires hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, system upgrades, and ensuring the stability, security, and performance of enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize Azure cloud environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Administer Windows/Linux systems, including OS upgrades (Windows 2016 ? 2019).
• Perform NetApp cluster rebuilds and optimizations to enhance storage efficiency and reliability.
• Manage VMware/Vcenter environments, ensuring virtual infrastructure stability and performance.
• Implement Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions for critical infrastructure.
• Conduct system patching and vulnerability remediation to maintain security compliance.
• Support database administration for cloud and on-premises databases, ensuring performance and integrity.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams for resolution.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a strong focus on Azure.

Expertise in Windows and Linux administration, including OS patching and upgrades.

Hands-on experience with NetApp clusters, including rebuilds and optimization.

Proficiency in VMware/Vcenter for virtualization management.

Strong knowledge of BCP/DR planning and implementation.

Experience in vulnerability remediation and security best practices.

Familiarity with database administration (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or other cloud-based DBs).

Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation is a plus.

Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar) are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in large-scale cloud migrations and hybrid cloud environments.

Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, ARM Templates, Ansible).

Submission Format:

• Need updated Resume, visa copy, photo id, i94 and travel history for visa independent candidate with below details.
• Candidate Full Name (as per passport)
• Personal Phone no (no Google Voice):
• Personal Email ID:
• Hourly rate on W2 or Salary for Fulltime:
• Employer details for H1B candidate (email id and contact details)
• Years of experience
• Total experience in US
• Education ( list both master's & bachelor's with year of passing & university name)
• Visa Status
• Current employer name (who holds H1)
• Skype ID
• LinkedIn Profile: Must
• Current Location
• Last project location
• Willing to relocate
• Availability to start on the project
• Next 3 days availability for Technical Screening (WebEx/Skype)
• If Visa candidate, when did she/he came to US
• If Visa candidate What was visa on arrival