Job Description

Job Summary

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering, and supporting Microsoft Azure cloud initiatives in support of business requirements. This role requires experience with all Azure services within public, private, and hybrid cloud topologies. AWS and Google Cloud knowledge a plus. This role will set the direction for automation, testing and deployment for existing and new Microsoft cloud projects. Responsibilities will also include partner/vendor management and monitoring of the environment for conformity. Must be able to document each environment, establish processes and procedures, and work within security frameworks.

This role will help drive new innovative initiatives here at Horizon Media by supporting the requests within the client and product teams.

A dynamic environment that will push creativity and help bring ideas and architectural visions to life.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

50% - Technical Engineering and Design

• Advanced Microsoft Azure and Cloud management
• Decision making expertise amongst Cloud platforms
• Support business initiatives across all Microsoft services

20% - Team Collaboration

• Must have passion for working in a collaborating environment
• Confidence in managing projects
• Comfortable with re-prioritizations

20% - Client Relationships

• Must be able to lead internal and external client conversations
• Experience documenting requirements and converting to actions
• Exceptional client support approach

10% - Vendor Management

• Required relationships:
  • Microsoft Support Teams
  • Third party vendor Support
  • Application integration outreach

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent ability to document technical designs, processes and procedures

• Ability to successfully manage vendors/consultants

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Degree in computer science or related field
• Certifications in respective areas of technical skills set
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure
• 5-7years of Microsoft application and user support
• Management of Azure identities including Entra ID, Open AI services, Compute and Storage, Networking, and Identity and Governance
• Administration of Intune and device management policies
• Support for Databricks running within a Microsoft environment
• Microsoft Security and Compliance concepts and deployments
• Design, implement and maintain solutions to support the core business needs running in virtual private and public cloud environments
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of all cloud technologies to ensure all appropriate options are considered to support business initiatives
• Act as the subject matter expert for clients, managers, application and engineering teams, to resolve technical issues and improve overall architecture
• Promote automation best practices to minimize manual operational tasks and establish a DevOps oriented delivery model

• Familiarity with multi-factor authentication capabilities within each cloud environment
• Have knowledge of cloud-based event logging and auditing solutions
• Manage administrative level accounts expectations
• Create, revise, and maintain systems documentation
• Work closely with clients to set requirements and expectations
• Knowledge of software development tools

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$120,000.00 - $160,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.