📌 Azure Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure & Security (Full-Time, Remote)
Kick off your next career move with Launchpad! We’re looking for a hands-on Azure Engineer ready to make an impact in a fast-growing, global environment. If you’re passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and security in Microsoft Azure, this might be the opportunity for you.
🗓 Start date: October/November 2025
📆 Contract type: Contractor, Full-Time, Indefinite
🌐 Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 17.00 EST
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage and optimize Azure resources (VMs, networking, storage) to ensure scalability, performance, and security.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, and/or Terraform to automate deployments.
- Administer Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and enterprise apps to secure user access.
- Collaborate with Dev and Security teams to design, implement, and monitor cloud solutions aligned with compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Azure service issues, improving reliability and business continuity.
- Optimize cost management and maintain clear documentation of policies, processes, and infrastructure.
✅ What You Need to Succeed
Must-haves
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Azure Engineer (or similar role).
- Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services, networking, and security tools.
- Proficiency with IaC (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
- Experience managing Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and Microsoft Defender suite.
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, APIs, KQL).
- Advanced English communication skills (written and spoken).
Nice-to-haves
- Microsoft Azure or Cloud Security certifications.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub).
- Knowledge of Functions, Logic Apps, and automation with Microsoft Graph.
- Background in disaster recovery planning and business continuity.
🧭 Our Recruitment Process
Here’s what to expect from our candidate-friendly interview process:
- Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager
- Technical Assessment – To be determined
- Final Stage – 60 minutes with the Hiring Manager
🌟 Why Join Launchpad?
We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer:
- 💻 Fully remote work with hardware provided
- 🌎 Global team experience with clients in North America
- 💸 Competitive USD compensation
- 📚 Training and learning stipends
- 🌴 Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study)
- 🧘♂️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection
✨ Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.