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Position Summary:
The Cloud Solutions Engineer - Azure deploys, consults, engineers, and/or designs custom IT solutions using technology available under the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program or other Pax8 products and services. They apply specialized product or technical knowledge to serve customers requiring consulting or various Microsoft Azure services: primarily infrastructure consolidation, migrations, transformation, and optimization of dedicated, multi-cloud, and Modern Workplace Environments. The Engineer utilizes both a strategic and consultative approach, as well as working hands-on, when dealing with technical customers or partners. They work closely with senior leadership of client organizations as well as key technical personnel.
Essential Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to):

• Manage infrastructure consolidations, migrations, transformations, and optimizations of dedicated, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments including the following:
  • Migrate or deploy infrastructure using the Azure Portal or Code (Azure Resource Manager, CLI or PowerShell)
  • Implement and manage Azure connectivity and networking (e.g., Express Route, DNS, IP allocation and traffic routing, NSG's and Azure Firewall, etc.)
  • Integrate, configure, deploy, and manage centrally provided common cloud services which may include: IAM, networking, monitoring, operating systems, VMs, App Services, DBaaS, Containers, etc.
  • Administer Windows Servers, automate deployments, and script (Bash/PowerShell/Python
  • Configure backup automation, monitoring, and alerting systems
• Participate in work sessions with clients and deliver advisory and/or training sessions on different technical topics or aspects of the project implementation
• Serve as a subject matter expert for one or more products or technologies within Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Compute, Network, Storage, WVD, etc.)
• Document projects including design, asset inventory, diagrams, and sometimes PowerPoint/Keynote presentations are required
• Regularly communicate with the Solutions Operations Manager to ensure alignment on timelines and potential problems/risk that could require resolution or mitigation

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

• Extensive experience in managed services, consulting, technical support, or a technical sales role is preferred (how many years?)
• Solid working knowledge of cloud system engineering principles and considerations
• Solid working experience with Microsoft Azure (computing & networking, storage, database services, administration and security, deployment and management, application services)
• Good working knowledge of Application, Operating System, networking topologies and engineering (e.g. Windows Server, RDS, DNS, Active Directory, firewalls, load balancers, and gateway devices)
• Solid working knowledge of cloud strategy, operations, capacity, utilization, disaster recovery, migration, and consolidation best practices
• Solid working knowledge of other Microsoft services and features with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Exchange, SharePoint, O365, and M365 is preferred
• Solid working knowledge of infrastructure (e.g., virtualization technologies, operating systems, platform migration, data management, networking, facilities, and operational facilities)
• Experience with common "as-a-Service" offerings from various service providers across various solution stacks (e.g., infrastructure, platform, software, etc.) is preferred
• High-level knowledge of VMWare, Hyper-V, AWS, Google Cloud, IaaS architecture, Networking, Open Source Technology, Cyber Security, and DevOps
• Ability and willingness to learn new concepts & technology in order to adapt to constantly changing SaaS platforms
• Willingness and desire to continuously keep knowledge up to date by earning relevant certifications to specialty domain
• Experience working with regulated environments (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, etc.)
• Strong people, verbal, and writing skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office

Required Education & Certifications:

• B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience
• At least one (1) top-tier technical certification in a highly desired technology domain
• One (1) or more of the following certifications is preferred:
  • Azure certifications: AZ-103/104, AZ-203, AZ-500, AZ-400, AZ-300, AZ-301
  • Microsoft certifications: MCSE, MCTS or similar
  • Other certifications: IaaS, Exchange, SharePoint, Office 365

Compensation:

• Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $73,000 or more depending on experience

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*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.