Cloud Engineer

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Introduction

As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will use cutting-edge cloud and data technologies to streamline services to our clients. Join our team of Cloud professionals and accomplish what others only dream of. 

What you will be doing

• Guiding the design and implementation of secure solutions and services across the client’s business and IT support areas 

• Employ excellent client-facing and consulting skills to create innovative business solutions based on your network and systems experience 

• Define and implement secure networking solutions between on-premises data centers and commercial clouds 

• Develop solutions integrating Microsoft Azure commercial clouds (public and government community) with services hosted on-premises and in other clouds 

• Develop and maintain software solutions/scripts to support automation of cloud configuration and administration 

• Implement AIS cloud infrastructure solution offerings based on public cloud, private cloud, hybrid client environments, and multi-cloud environments   

• Support security audits, accreditation, and certification processes, and obtaining authority to operate (ATO) for cloud-based system architectures

• Set quality standards for tools, techniques, and methodologies, advising on their application, and ensuring compliance 

Location and Travel Details

This is a remote position with occasional travel.

Required for this Opportunity

• 3 years of experience in Exchange administration, support, or related IT roles.
• Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, Exchange Hybrid, and Microsoft 365 GCC-High environments.
• Familiarity with mail flow troubleshooting, retention policies, and security compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of Exchange permissions, security models, and governance best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting Exchange performance, connectivity, and user access issues.
• Proficiency with PowerShell for Exchange administration.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of M365 security and compliance features, including data loss prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, and conditional access policies.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administrative tasks.
• Familiarity with Azure Active Directory (AAD) and its integration with M365 services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues independently.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote team environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, or equivalent, are highly desirable.

Nice To Have Skills

• Experience with hybrid environments and migrations from on-premises to cloud.
• Microsoft 365 or Exchange-related certifications (e.g., MS-203, MS-100, or equivalent).
• Experience with migration tools for Exchange and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Teams, and compliance integrations.
• Exposure to scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or other relevant tools.
• Understanding of ITIL principles and practices.

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.