Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Azure Engineer White Plains Direct Hire (No contractors or c2c) $160,000-$180,000 This is a critical role focused on restructuring and optimizing an existing Azure environment while ensuring deployments are built with proper architecture, security, and scalability in mind. You will work closely with development, security, and DevOps teams to translate business needs into properly structured cloud solutions. What You'll Do Design and implement scalable, highly available Azure cloud infrastructure Build and maintain landing zones, hub-and-spoke network architecture, and security baselines Manage core Azure networking components Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code Govern identity and access management using Entra ID, RBAC, and PIM Monitor cloud performance, optimize costs, and ensure resource efficiency Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure deployments meet both business and security requirements Communicate architectural decisions and cost tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on Azure cloud infrastructure experience Deep knowledge of Azure networking and security architecture Strong IaC Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and PIM experience Experience remediating and restructuring poorly architected cloud environments Strong communication skills — ability to translate technical decisions into business impact Azure certs preferred Welcome to ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. Our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct search, and managed services onshore, nearshore, and hybrid. For over 25 years, we have connected thousands of consultants with meaningful roles through a personal, communication-driven approach, partnering with a diverse client base to build high-performing teams and create lasting impact. Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology and engineering positions across key markets nationwide. Learn more at . We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.