Cloud Engineer
Epic Placements
Remote · Illinois · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Cloud Engineer II – Microsoft Azure
Location: Remote
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Compensation: $50/hour W-2
About the Opportunity
We’re working with a client looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to help manage, support, and improve a Microsoft Azure environment. This is a hands-on opportunity supporting a single dedicated customer, with responsibilities spanning Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, security, governance, and automation.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded Azure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, can work independently, and isn’t afraid to dive into unfamiliar technologies to find practical solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
Design, administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, governance, policies, and access controls.
Support Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, managed identities, and cloud security configurations.
Configure and troubleshoot Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, firewalls, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity.
Manage Azure compute, storage, Key Vault, monitoring, and related platform services.
Build automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code.
Support cloud migrations, infrastructure improvements, production incidents, and operational troubleshooting.
Collaborate with technical teams to improve reliability, security, and performance.
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering, with strong hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
Broad knowledge of Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, security, and governance.
Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and cloud automation.
Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting production environments.
Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and take ownership of technical challenges.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
This is an urgent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on Azure engineering, wants meaningful technical ownership, and can make an immediate impact.