Senior Cloud Computing Systems Engineer, New York

Job Title: Senior Cloud Computing Systems Engineer Job Overview Seeking a senior, hands-on Cloud Computing Systems Engineer for a contract-to-hire role (contract expected to run at least 6 months before a conversion decision is addressed). The engineer will support a wholly owned subsidiary that is still in startup mode. This is a build-and-run role expect to wear multiple hats while delivering secure, reliable hybrid services across Azure, Azure Local (Stack HCI), identity, storage, Backup/DR, and monitoring in partnership, Network, Identity, Security, and application teams.

Work Location; Primary office is Oakland, CA. Remote workers will be considered

Key Responsibilities• Own delivery of Azure and hybrid infrastructure for the subsidiary: build, deploy, support, and maintain cloud servers, tools, and environments. • Develop engineering strategy, standards, and best practices (guardrails, naming/tagging, baseline monitoring/backup, operational documentation).• Engineer and operate Azure Local (Stack HCI) with Azure Arc onboarding, VM lifecycle management, and hybrid connectivity validation. • Provide identity and access foundations in partnership with Identity engineering (AD DS/DCs, DNS, Group Policy, Entra Connect, B2B/RBAC/PIM enablement). •Operate storage and data services, including Azure storage and Windows file services; implement secure share models and permissions (NTFS/SMB ACLs).• Implement backup, recovery, and DR readiness using Azure Backup (or approved alternatives), including routine restore testing and runbooks. • Build monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor/Log Analytics; create actionable dashboards/alerts and leverage automation to orchestrate repeatable health checks and response.• Support security and platform hygiene (Azure Policy compliance, NSG/ASG baselines, certificate lifecycle Management). • Partner with Enterprise/Solution Architects, application owners, and Third-party vendors to design, integrate, troubleshoot, and support production workloads (e.g., MiPACS,Concord Fax, MOVEit).• Conduct business needs assessments, translate requirements into technical deliverables, and research emerging technologies to improve cost, resiliency, and flexibility. • Keep systems current with patching/updates to enable new functionality and address vulnerabilities. Skills/Experience: Qualifications• 4+ years as an Azure Cloud Engineer supporting production environments • 4+ years w/Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to partner effectively across Engineering, Security, Network, and application teams. • Excellent troubleshooting skills with strong analytical/critical thinking.• Hands-on Azure experience across Azure Monitor/Log Analytics, Azure Policy&RBAC, Azure Storage (Files), Azure Key Vault, and Backup/recovery (including restore testing).• Hybrid platform experience with Azure Local / Stack HCI and Azure Arc, plus Windows Server fundamentals (AD DS, DNS, GPO, file services/ACLs). • Working knowledge of SDLC, cloud delivery models, and service integration patterns (web services, APIs/API Gateway, and network load balancers).Work Style&Expectations Execution-oriented and adaptable in a startup-mode environment; comfortable owning tasks end-to-end and documenting work clearly. Occasional after-hours work may be required for maintenance windows, cutovers, or restore testing. Required Skills: Desired Skills: Preferred Qualifications• Healthcare or regulated industry experience • Experience supporting MOVEit Transfer • Familiarity with MiPACS • Experience working with OEMs and smart hands providers