Cloud Engineer I

Position: Cloud Engineer I

Openings: 1

Salary: $110,000 – $123,000

Location: Hybrid – 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
Schedule:
• Core hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On-Call / Weekends / Holidays:
• On-call support required on an as-needed basis
• No weekends
Interview Process:
• Round 1: Virtual technical interview with team - 1 hour
• Final Round: Virtual interview Sr. Director of Enterprise Dev Ops - 1 hour

Overview: Insight Global is seeking a Cloud Engineer I to support a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) that serves as the central hub for a consortium of nine academic institutions. This role supports government-contracted research and development (R&D) and requires a secure, scalable, and high‑performance Azure cloud environment.

This is a hands‑on cloud engineering role focused on building, automating, and maintaining Azure infrastructure in a multi‑tenant, research-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who can manage complex cloud systems independently, collaborate across institutions, and support both current workloads and net‑new research initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
• Manage and support Azure environments segmented by subscriptions and lines of business.
• Build and deploy net-new Azure resources, including servers and VDI environments for research teams.
• Respond to infrastructure tickets related to builds, access, and cloud resource requests.
• Use Terraform to template and provision Azure infrastructure.
• Perform heavy scripting, primarily in PowerShell (Python is a strong plus).
• Support Azure budgeting and cost optimization within subscriptions.
• Ensure cloud servers are available, online, patched, and monitored.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, in a highly collaborative DevOps environment.
• Support Azure networking services in a large-scale, multi-tenant environment.
• Assist with expanding DevOps capabilities, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud automation.
• Support new programs and research initiatives (e.g., AVD, cloud architecture builds).
• Work independently with minimal micromanagement.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• 3+ years of scripting experience using PowerShell, BASH, or Azure CLI
• 3+ years supporting Azure networking services in large or multi-site environments
• Experience designing and managing Azure environments in fast-paced, complex settings
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex issues

Technical Skills
• Azure cloud architecture and management
• Automation and scripting (PowerShell required; Python a plus)
• Terraform (actively expanding usage)
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum workflows
• Monitoring, patching, and availability management
• Microsoft-centric environment with some Linux exposure

Plusses / Nice-to-Haves:
• Azure certifications:
○ Azure Solutions Architect Expert
○ Azure Security Engineer Associate
○ Azure Identity & Access Administrator Associate
• ITIL Foundation v4
• High-Performance Computing (HPC) experience
• AI/ML exposure or support of AI-driven initiatives
• Experience supporting academic, research, or government-regulated environments
• Familiarity with FedRAMP or government security benchmarks

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.