D.A. Davidson - Azure Cloud Engineer

Open to any location across the Davidson footprint - Hybrid - USA *$95k - $120k+ Equity6mo ago

In Office Mid NA Cloud Computing Higher Education Cloud Engineer Associate Dean Azure Terraform Bicep Docker Bash

Requirements

• Four-year college degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience • 3–5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience • Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or Bicep) • Experience designing Azure networking architectures • CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar) • Container experience (Docker required; AKS preferred) • Cloud security controls implementation experience • Automation and scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python • Hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute) • Azure landing zones and CAF alignment • FinOps and cost governance familiarity • Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Independent judgment and initiative • Self-motivated with minimal supervision • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset • Work Conditions • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds • Ability to sit for extended periods • Occasional travel for data center maintenance and training

Responsibilities

• Job Responsibilities:• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep)• Build, operate, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery• Architect and manage Azure networking, including Virtual WAN, VNets, peering, Route Server, private endpoints, DNS, load balancing, and gateways• Implement identity, access control, and privilege management using Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, PIM, managed identities)• Design and operate secure storage solutions (Azure Storage, managed disks, Azure Files)• Implement secrets, key, and certificate management using Azure Key Vault• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)• Operate and support Azure compute and platform services (VMs, App Service, Functions, AKS, Front Door, Load Balancers, Gateways, WAF)• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics• Apply cloud security best practices, governance standards, and compliance controls• Support cost optimization, capacity planning, and resource lifecycle management

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to: • Medical, Dental and Vision • Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution • Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave • Paid holidays • Professional Development Opportunities • Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap) • Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles • Charitable gift-matching program • Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work. • The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $95,000– $120,000 annually. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate. • $95,000 - $120,000 a year • At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.