Lead Azure Engineer

Responsibilities • Collaborate with team to drive architecture and deliver customer solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform with a specialized focus on Azure capabilities specific to security, virtualization, migration, and automation.• Assist in design, testing, and migration of various on-prem solutions to the cloud following industry best practices• Communicates with other teams to determine requirements; plays prominent role in the design of cloud-based technologies to support the business• Author and review security and technical documentation suitable for systems control and technical direction• Functions as a technology leader on large projects and/or project leader on small and medium projects; coordinates resources, milestone schedules and related communication; responsible for delivery of assigned work area(s) or project(s)• Uses standard team/department methods and processes to complete work; assists in developing methods and processes when required• Leads and/or assists team members and customers with problem solving related to cloud-based system performance and usage; collaborates effectively across teams as needed• Participates in and supports disaster recovery initiatives and change management standards and procedures; assists in developing standards and procedures when required• Participates in preparation of annual budgets and projects• Evaluates make vs. buy system solutions under general direction; maintains awareness of current technologies and trends; assimilates new technology into company work environment• Develops technical and business proficiency through education, work assignments, research and technical/user group participation; demonstrates practical application of learning and actively shares knowledge across functional area• Provides 24-hour on call support, including evenings and weekends• Performs other duties as required/assigned by Manager• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policiesQualifications • Bachelor’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or equivalent work experience• 5+ years’ experience supporting, designing and implementing cloud systems• 5+ years’ experience configuring, installing, and maintaining cloud services (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)• Demonstrated significant experience with Microsoft Azure in an Enterprise environment with a focus on security• Strong understanding of cloud governance principles and policy establishment• Experience leading problem resolution of cloud-based systems, including go-live/post go-live support• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills; ability to operate at a high level both independently and as part of a team• Demonstrated experience leading analysis, project work and problem solving both independently and as part of a team• Good oral and written communication skills