Azure Cloud Engineer

We are looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer to join a Contract engagement in Westerville, Ohio. This role will evaluate the current Microsoft cloud and endpoint landscape, uncover infrastructure and operational improvement opportunities, and shape a more reliable and secure environment. The ideal candidate brings a cloud architecture perspective, practical Azure modernization experience, and the ability to work closely with technical teams and leadership to strengthen enterprise capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the existing Azure and endpoint environment to identify design weaknesses, service gaps, and opportunities to improve stability and performance.
• Design and recommend cloud architecture enhancements that support scalability, resilience, and long-term operational efficiency.
• Lead Azure modernization and migration activities, including planning, implementation, and validation of target-state solutions.
• Strengthen endpoint management practices by improving Microsoft Intune configuration, policy governance, and device lifecycle administration.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and leadership stakeholders to align technical solutions with business priorities and risk considerations.
• Develop and refine endpoint security controls to better protect user devices and support a Microsoft-focused enterprise environment.
• Produce architectural guidance, technical documentation, and actionable roadmaps to support future cloud initiatives.
• Support large-scale infrastructure transformation efforts by translating assessment findings into practical implementation plans.
• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting Microsoft Azure environments in enterprise settings.
• Proven background delivering cloud migration or modernization initiatives from assessment through execution.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Intune and endpoint management strategy, configuration, and administration.
• Solid understanding of endpoint security principles and Microsoft-based device protection practices.
• Experience designing system architecture solutions that improve resiliency, scalability, and operational maturity.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate current-state environments and define practical improvements.