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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. DataStaff, Inc. is in need of an Azure Cloud Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC *This is a hybrid position, 3 days will be on-site Job Description: Our Web Services group is seeking a Cloud Engineer with solid Azure experience to help implement and manage cloud infrastructure in a secure and scalable manner. The contractor will work closely with senior architects and application teams to support the deployment, configuration, documentation and optimization of Azure services, networking components, and infrastructure. This role requires a proactive engineer who can contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and enforcement of cloud governance policies in a large public-sector environment. The engineer will support a maturing Azure environment, assisting in both new deployments and modernization of existing applications. Key Responsibilities Assist in the setup and configuration of Core Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and environments. Implement Azure Policies, RBAC permissions, and tagging standards based on team guidance. Deploy and support core Azure networking (VWAN, Azure Firewall, VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, VPN/ExpressRoute). Help configure and manage Azure Application Gateways and related components. Contribute to infrastructure automation using Bicep, ARM, or PowerShell scripts. Troubleshoot connectivity and application including issues between Azure and on-prem networks Support incident resolution and assist with root cause analysis. Monitor Azure environments and assist in alerting, logging, and diagnostics configuration. Collaborate with development, architecture, and security teams on deployments and infrastructure changes. Follow and reinforce cloud governance, security, and compliance policies. Required Skills: 3 Years - Hands on experience managing and deploying Azure landing zone architecture in enterprise environments 3 Years - Strong Azure networking skills (VWAN, Express Route, VPN, Firewall, VNET etc) including hybrid networking with on premises. 3 Years - Experience designing Azure environments with a “private-by-default” approach which includes use of Private Endpoints, disabling public IPs, restricting access via NSGs and Azure Firewall, and enforcing policies to prevent public exposure. 3 Years - Familiarity with implementing and managing Azure Policies, RBAC, and resource tagging strategies 5 Years - Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Preferred Certifications: AZ-104, AZ-700, AZ-305 and other Azure certifications. This opportunity is available on a corp to corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package . DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DataStaff, Inc. by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Raleigh, NC $100,000.00-$142,250.00 4 days ago Cary, NC $85,000.00-$120,750.00 1 week ago Cary, NC $100,000.00-$142,250.00 1 week ago Raleigh, NC $133,450.00-$232,000.00 1 month ago Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Assistant Vice President Cary, NC $100,000.00-$142,250.00 1 week ago Senior DevOps / Cloud Site Reliability Engineer Site Reliability Engineer DevOps | REMOTE (US Citizenship required) Raleigh, NC $63,000.00-$126,100.00 1 hour ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr