Cloud Engineer

Company: Equus
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is to ensure quality care to help our clients live their best life we encourage you to apply today! Job Description PURPOSE The organization's Information Technology requires a team to provide operational and technical support. This role will support the Cloud Operations Manager in ensuring that the company's, networks, systems, and associated infrastructure run efficiently and perform within agreed targets. The job entails designing, developing solutions, and supporting existing infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for smooth operations, security and optimization of the cloud infrastructure and services. Eventually, this position will support all the APM owned subsidiaries in the US. Some common duties and attributes associated with this role include: DUTIES Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based solutions within the Microsoft Azure platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Azure services. Deploy and configure Azure resources, including virtual machines, databases, storage, and networking components. Manage Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, and policy governance. Be security conscious and aware of potential security risks and threats. Implement robust security measures for Azure environments. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Monitor and respond to security incidents related to Azure. Design, develop, and implement highly available, multi-region solutions within Microsoft Azure. Analyze existing operational standards, processes, and/or governance to identify and implement improvements. Migrate existing infrastructure services to cloud-based solutions. Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Azure Resource Manager templates) to automate provisioning and configuration. Maintain Azure configurations as code for consistency and repeatability. Develop and implement policy driven data protection best practices to ensure cloud solutions are protected from data loss. Support cloud adoption of applications during migration and upgrades. Participation in ongoing and future Cloud Operations Projects from planning/specification to execution and sign-off. Participate in project meetings and provide technical expertise when evaluating new systems and services or supporting in project implementations. Qualifications Required Experience and Competencies Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supporting the cloud infrastructure in a mid to large organization. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, as well as relevant work experience in cloud computing, IT operations, or infrastructure management. Azure Certification in cloud computing preferred. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Preferred Experience and Competencies Demonstrate a strong understanding of Microsoft Azure and cloud computing, having worked extensively in this environment. Proficiency in Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking. Familiarity with Azure Active Directory, Azure Security Centre, and Azure Monitor. Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or other relevant languages. Must be knowledgeable in using Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, Terraform, Azure ARM templates, Serverless 360 and other tools. Above all you must have excellent communication skills, a thorough understanding of IT and the ability to tackle issues and pick up new skills under your own initiative. Strong technical skills as well as excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Additional Information Starting Salary Range: $115k - $130K/annually All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions. When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

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