Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 250 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than 50 international electric companies as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AZURE CLOUD ENGINEER

The Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This role will also manage the Office 365 environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and security / compliance configurations. In addition, the engineer will oversee the enterprise network infrastructure—ensuring reliable performance, security, and connectivity across firewalls, routers, and switches.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Azure cloud services, modern networking, and Microsoft 365 administration, with a focus on operational excellence, security, and scalability.

Other important responsibilities of the Azure Cloud Engineer, include :

Cloud Infrastructure (Azure) :

Design, deploy, and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and Azure Active Directory.

Implement and maintain Azure governance, security, and monitoring solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel).

Develop and maintain Azure automation scripts and templates using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.

Ensure cloud cost optimization, performance tuning, and adherence to best practices.

Manage Azure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity configurations.

Experience with implementation of Copilot and MS Fabric desired

Office 365 Administration :

Administer and support Office 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Copilot.

Manage user identity, access, and security through Azure AD and Conditional Access policies.

Oversee compliance, retention, and security configurations within Microsoft Purview and Security & Compliance Center.

Troubleshoot email flow, collaboration tools, and user access issues.

Coordinate tenant updates, licensing, and feature rollouts.

Networking Infrastructure :

Configure, maintain, and monitor enterprise firewalls, routers, and switches (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto).

Manage VPNs, VLANs, and network segmentation for secure, efficient connectivity.

Perform regular network assessments, firmware updates, and security patching.

Support network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and performance optimization.

Ensure redundancy and high availability of network services.

Security & Compliance :

Implement and enforce security controls across cloud and network environments.

Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to corporate policies and standards.

Participate in incident response and remediation activities as needed.

Documentation & Collaboration :

Maintain detailed documentation of cloud configurations, network diagrams, and operational procedures.

Work closely with IT leadership to align infrastructure strategy with business goals.

Provide Tier 3 support and mentor junior engineers and support staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering roles.

3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services.

Experience administering Office 365 and Azure AD in an enterprise environment.

Strong understanding of TCP / IP networking, routing, VPNs, and firewall management.

Certifications (Preferred) :

Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Microsoft 365 Certified : Enterprise Administrator Expert.

CompTIA Network+ or CCNA.

Fortinet NSE or equivalent vendor certifications.

Skills :

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation tools.

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should apply online through EEI’s career site. EEI uses Clear Company as our applicant tracking system. An application is considered when all required fields are completed.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $129,000 - $161,000. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities. The role is eligible for a performance based annual bonus.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Employment M / D / F / V.