Job Title: Mid-Level Azure Cloud Engineer

Company Name: Crest Security Assurance

Job Url: https://www.simplyhired.com/job/y8ZTMZnoaD2wobS3UXFEPknPVBXsuW0kfiWMWRzA2AiJ52ttqYz0DA

Job Description: Mid-Level Azure Cloud Engineer (Remote - US Citizen Required)
Crest Security Assurance
Remote

Job Details
Full-time | Contract
$110,000 - $120,000 a year
17 hours ago
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Qualifications
Cost management
CMMC
Cloud identity and access management (IAM)
Computer science
Network troubleshooting
Bachelor's degree in information technology
Computer Science
Automation
GPO
Procedural guides
Technical documentation
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
CISSP
Network security implementation
System design
Mid-level
Scalable systems
Windows
3 years
Infrastructure architecture design
System maintenance
Information security compliance
Bachelor's degree
NIST standards
Terraform
CompTIA Network+
Azure Certification
Azure AD
Azure Virtual Machines
Cloud networking
Technical writing
Scalability
System architecture design
Network routing
Cloud Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
Systems & applications support
VPN management
Network infrastructure management
Cloud monitoring
CompTIA Security+
Bachelor's degree in computer science
Python
PowerShell
Azure Virtual Network (Vnet)
Intune
Active Directory management
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Identity & access management
Information Technology
System performance monitoring
IT security monitoring
Full Job Description
Position Description: Mid-Level Azure Cloud Engineer

Experience Position Summary (Must be US Citizen)

Crest Security Assurance is seeking a Mid-Level Azure Engineer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure, Windows systems administration, and cloud networking. This role is responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing secure, scalable Azure environments that support enterprise and mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience with Azure infrastructure services, Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and hybrid cloud environments. This position also requires familiarity with system hardening practices aligned with STIGs or CIS Benchmarks, endpoint management through Microsoft Intune, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistent and repeatable deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, manage, and support Azure cloud environments, including virtual networks, compute resources, storage, and hybrid connectivity.
Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy across on-premises and cloud-hosted environments.
Configure, deploy, and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments for enterprise users and shared workloads.
Implement system and cloud hardening in accordance with DoD STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and security best practices.
Automate provisioning, configuration, and maintenance activities using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell DSC, or ARM templates.
Use Microsoft Intune and Azure services to enroll, configure, secure, and manage physical and hybrid devices.
Manage Azure networking components, including VPN gateways, Network Security Groups (NSGs), firewalls, routing, and private endpoints.
Monitor Azure resource performance, security posture, and cost efficiency using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure services, identity, networking, virtual machines, endpoint management, and hybrid connectivity.
Support identity and access management processes, including user provisioning, access control, credential updates, and hybrid identity synchronization.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration baselines.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system owner teams to ensure reliability, compliance, and operational effectiveness across environments.
Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in:

Azure administration and engineering
Microsoft Windows systems administration
Cloud networking and virtual infrastructure
Infrastructure automation and scripting
Certifications (one or more preferred):

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801)
CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent
Technical Skills:

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and administration
Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration skills
Experience with PowerShell or Python scripting
Familiarity with Microsoft Intune and endpoint management
Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity synchronization, and hybrid join configurations
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks
Knowledge of Azure networking, monitoring, and security services
Additional Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Desired Skills

Experience implementing and maintaining compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-53, and related cybersecurity frameworks
Familiarity with Azure Policy, Azure Automation, and Log Analytics for governance and monitoring
Understanding of cloud cost management, security baselines, and resource optimization
Ability to work collaboratively with IT, security, and system owner teams in hybrid or multi-tenant environments
Position Type
Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Remote
Clearance: Not required

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Base Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Experience:

Azure Virtual Desktop: 3 years (Required)
Entra, Intune, AppServices, MSP Serices: 5 years (Required)
Azure Cost Management : 3 years (Required)
System Administration and hardening: 5 years (Required)
Azure Cloud Engineering: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:

Azure Certification (Required)
Sec+, SSCP, or CISSP (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote