JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a professional Azure Cloud Engineer and Administrator with a strong DevOps background to join our 30+ person ITS team at Hillsdale College. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure that supports the College’s growing portfolio of web applications and microservices for its digital outreach platform that reach over 10 million people, including online.hillsdale.edu. Working closely with the College’s software development team, this role focuses on Microsoft Azure technologies, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), B2C authorization and authentication, Azure Front Door, networking, logging, and Application Insights. The role requires a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure secure, scalable, and version-controlled, repeatable infrastructure deployments that can be reviewed, tested, and automatically deployed alongside application code.
You will work closely with our System Administrators who manage the College’s hybrid Azure and on-premises Active Directory environment. This position requires deep technical expertise in Azure services, IaC tools, and collaboration with Systems Administrators, Network Administrators, Service Desk, and Academic Support teams to maintain a reliable, standardized, and secure cloud ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will have five or more years of experience managing Azure cloud environments that host applications with over 5 million monthly active users, with at least one year in a lead or administrative role, and advanced skills in implementing IaC using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep. Collaboration and continuous improvement with other IT teams are critical to aligning cloud infrastructure with the College’s academic and operational goals.
While technical proficiency is essential, the successful candidate must serve with humility and empathy, fostering cross-team collaboration, and driving continuous improvement to optimize cloud infrastructure and ensure compliance with security and operational standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of experience in Azure cloud engineering and administration in enterprise environments, with a proven track record of managing high-availability cloud infrastructure.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.

EXPERT-LEVEL SKILLS

• Azure Cloud Management: Proficiency in designing, deploying, and managing Azure services (e.g., Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service, Virtual Networks) using Azure Portal, CLI, and PowerShell.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced expertise in implementing and managing IaC using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep to automate infrastructure provisioning and ensure consistency.
• Cloud Security: Knowledge of Azure security practices, including identity and access management (IAM), Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and compliance with standards like HIPAA and NIST.
• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash to streamline cloud management tasks and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Expertise in using Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor, and Cost Management to optimize cloud performance, cost, and reliability.
• Cloud Applications: Ability to configure and troubleshoot cloud-based applications, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and custom applications hosted in Azure.
• Knowledgebase: Skills in contributing to and managing a knowledge base to support cloud administration and user self-service.
• Process Improvement: Formal training in ITIL 4 framework, focusing on change management, configuration management, and cloud service delivery in a higher education environment.

PROFICIENT-LEVEL SKILLS

• Azure Active Directory (Entra): Working knowledge of user and device administration in Azure AD (e.g., role-based access control, conditional access policies, MFA configuration).
• Azure B2C: Familiarity with users, application registrations, custom policy implementation, and configuration. Understanding of Microsoft’s migration roadmap from B2C to Microsoft Entra External ID will also be helpful.
• Containerization: Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for managing containerized workloads.
• Networking: Understanding of Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and network security groups (NSGs) for secure cloud connectivity.
• Data Privacy and Security: Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA) and security practices relevant to cloud infrastructure in higher education.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Familiarity with integrating IaC into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Asset Management: Experience with cloud resource tagging, cost allocation, and maintaining audit logs for compliance.
• Support Tools: Familiarity with remote support and monitoring tools for troubleshooting cloud infrastructure issues.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

• Hillsdale, MI 49242 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hillsdale, MI 49242: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hillsdale, MI 4924

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