WorkTrust Solutions
Overview
We are currently engaged in a project that requires an Azure Cloud Engineer to build momentum toward migration, pilot workload and production cutover. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor, assist in design, validation, and operationalize cloud infrastructure while supporting security, compliance, and cost optimization. This is a part-time consulting role up to 20 hours per week for 10 months. The individual will need to live within 1 hour of the Providence, RI Metro area as there is required onsite meetings. We are not considering third party candidates for this role. Responsibilities
In this role, the Azure Cloud Engineer will: Identity & Access Management Support consolidation of multiple AD forests into a single Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD tenant. Guide implementation of Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and MFA for Zero Trust adoption. Assist with deployment of Azure Virtual Network Manager, DNS, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity, and segmentation strategies. Provide design validation for hub-and-spoke and hybrid on-prem/Azure integration.
Security & Compliance
Help configure and tune Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud and Intune for monitoring, incident response. Microsoft Purview for compliance. Align Azure policies with NIST CSF 2.0 and WISP standards.
Workload Migration Strategy
Advise on VMware right-sizing, Azure Migrate, and use of Reserved Instances to control costs. Provide oversight of pilot migrations and failover validation. Establish governance guardrails, backup/DR strategies, and monitoring services. Make recommendations on cost optimization, reporting, and policy enforcement post-migration.
Advisory & Knowledge Transfer
Participate in weekly steering or checkpoint meetings as needed. Ensure staff are cross-trained to own and operate the Azure environment sustainably.
Qualifications
Proven hands-on background with Azure cloud architecture, design, migration, and implementation at enterprise scale. Strong Azure background in identity management, workload migration, governance, and security tooling. Strong expertise with Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, NSGs, ASGs, storage, and security controls. Microsoft Purview, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft Fabric. Deep understanding of cloud governance, compliance, and security best practices.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Engineering and Consulting Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Location: Onsite within 1 hour of Providence, RI metro area
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We are currently engaged in a project that requires an Azure Cloud Engineer to build momentum toward migration, pilot workload and production cutover. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor, assist in design, validation, and operationalize cloud infrastructure while supporting security, compliance, and cost optimization. This is a part-time consulting role up to 20 hours per week for 10 months. The individual will need to live within 1 hour of the Providence, RI Metro area as there is required onsite meetings. We are not considering third party candidates for this role. Responsibilities
In this role, the Azure Cloud Engineer will: Identity & Access Management Support consolidation of multiple AD forests into a single Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD tenant. Guide implementation of Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and MFA for Zero Trust adoption. Assist with deployment of Azure Virtual Network Manager, DNS, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity, and segmentation strategies. Provide design validation for hub-and-spoke and hybrid on-prem/Azure integration.
Security & Compliance
Help configure and tune Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud and Intune for monitoring, incident response. Microsoft Purview for compliance. Align Azure policies with NIST CSF 2.0 and WISP standards.
Workload Migration Strategy
Advise on VMware right-sizing, Azure Migrate, and use of Reserved Instances to control costs. Provide oversight of pilot migrations and failover validation. Establish governance guardrails, backup/DR strategies, and monitoring services. Make recommendations on cost optimization, reporting, and policy enforcement post-migration.
Advisory & Knowledge Transfer
Participate in weekly steering or checkpoint meetings as needed. Ensure staff are cross-trained to own and operate the Azure environment sustainably.
Qualifications
Proven hands-on background with Azure cloud architecture, design, migration, and implementation at enterprise scale. Strong Azure background in identity management, workload migration, governance, and security tooling. Strong expertise with Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, NSGs, ASGs, storage, and security controls. Microsoft Purview, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft Fabric. Deep understanding of cloud governance, compliance, and security best practices.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Engineering and Consulting Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Location: Onsite within 1 hour of Providence, RI metro area
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