Cloud Engineer
📍 Location: Multiple U.S. locations (Hybrid/Onsite depending on location)
💰 Compensation: $80,000 – $110,000 base salary, depending on experience
✈ Travel: Occasional travel within the Northeastern U.S. may be required
About the Opportunity
A rapidly growing technology services organization is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join its engineering team. This role will play a critical part in designing and delivering modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions for a diverse client base. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys building solutions from the ground up, working directly with customers, and implementing secure, scalable cloud environments.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team during a period of expansion, where your work will have direct visibility and impact on client environments and long-term technology strategy.
Reporting Structure
This role reports into the Engineering leadership team and works closely with network engineers, cloud engineers, and operations teams across the organization.
Why This Role Is Unique
- Opportunity to design and deploy modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments
- High visibility with both internal engineering teams and external clients
- Work with cutting-edge technologies including Azure, Identity Management, and modern networking infrastructure
- Be part of a growing engineering organization supporting enterprise and mid-market clients
- Strong opportunity for technical growth and certification advancement
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, test, and deploy cloud and hybrid network solutions
- Build and support Azure infrastructure, including Azure VMs, VPNs, and identity services
- Implement and manage Identity Management, MFA, and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Integrate on-premise networks with cloud environments
- Troubleshoot networking issues including routing, QoS, and performance challenges
- Configure and support core technologies including Entra ID, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
- Resolve escalated technical issues from internal support teams
- Deliver technical documentation, diagrams, and configuration procedures
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering peers
- Perform network assessments and consulting engagements
- Support on-site troubleshooting and implementation when required
Must-Have Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field OR equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in networking, cloud engineering, or infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure / Entra ID
- Experience supporting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and enterprise networking environments
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, and routing
- Experience implementing MFA, SSO, and identity management technologies
- Ability to build and support hybrid cloud environments
Required Certifications:
- A+, Network+, Security+
Nice-to-Have / Preferred
- Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-700, MCSE)
- Checkpoint CCSA
- Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNE, CCDA)
- Palo Alto certifications (PCNSA required, PSNSE preferred)
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms
- Experience with PowerShell automation
- Familiarity with Linux environments
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate will be a strong problem solver and self-starter who enjoys working directly with customers to design and deliver modern cloud infrastructure solutions. This role requires strong communication skills, technical curiosity, and a passion for staying current with emerging technologies.
Precision Talent Partners, LLC values diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Employment is at-will, and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.