Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - MS Azure

About the opportunity

The Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and operating SWCA's Microsoft Azure-centric cloud infrastructure . This role leads both project delivery and operational excellence across Azure virtual machines, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), networking, security, automation, backup and recovery, and business continuity / disaster recovery (BCDR). This position serves as a technical authority for Azure infrastructure, providing Tier 4 / expert-level troubleshooting and architectural guidance. The engineer will work across interconnected systems, including identity (Azure AD / Entra ID and Active Directory), compute, storage, networking, security platforms, cloud-native services, and hybrid integrations. A strong understanding of enterprise networking (WAN / LAN), VPN / SASE technologies, Microsoft 365, and client environments is required. The role emphasizes scalability, resiliency, security, cost optimization, and automation , while ensuring infrastructure aligns with business objectives and industry best practices.

This is a full-time, regular, benefits eligible position with the ability to work remotely, remote / office hybrid, in an office based in the United States.

Application deadline : Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

Strategy & Planning

• Plans and executes Azure infrastructure initiatives, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) , IaaS / PaaS workloads, hybrid cloud integrations, and cloud networking architectures.
• Designs and maintains secure, scalable Azure environments using VNets, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, routing, VPN / ExpressRoute, and DNS.
• Develops and evolves BCDR strategies leveraging Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, geo-redundant storage, and multi-region designs.
• Analyzes cloud technology trends and collaborates with technology leadership to define Azure architecture standards , roadmaps, and delivery processes focused on stability, agility, security, and cost efficiency.
• Leads capacity planning, performance optimization, and cost management using Azure-native tools and best practices.

Engineering & Operations

Monitoring, Optimization & Reporting

Leadership & Enablement

Experience and qualifications for success

Formal Education & Certification

Knowledge & Experience

Personal Attributes

Work Conditions

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values : we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning , we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this U.S. based position can expect a pay rate of $89,856 / year - $140,175 / year . Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package ( https : / / www.swca.com / careers / benefits-wellness / ), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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