Azure Cloud Engineer

Overview of 66degrees
66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.
At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.
Overview of Role
We are looking for a skilled Azure Cloud Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Azure infrastructure, Terraform, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Cloud Migration projects. The ideal candidate should have production-grade experience supporting enterprise Azure environments, infrastructure automation, troubleshooting, and migration of workloads from On-Premises to Azure.
Key Responsibilities
Build, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules and CI/CD pipelines
Automate deployments and operational tasks using Ansible, PowerShell, and Shell scripting
Manage and troubleshoot Azure services including:
Virtual Machines (Windows/Linux)
VNet & Networking
Load Balancer, App Gateway, Ingress
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure Key Vault
Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
Identity & Access Management
Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
Perform production troubleshooting for:
Terraform deployment failures
CI/CD pipeline failures
VM/network/connectivity issues
Infrastructure and performance issues
Cloud Migration (Highly Important)
Strong experience in migrating workloads from On-Premises to Azure
Experience migrating:
Windows/Linux servers
Applications
Databases
Storage/File Shares
Participate in migration planning, execution, cutover, and post-migration support
Troubleshoot migration-related networking, identity, and application issues
Monitor infrastructure and respond proactively to alerts and operational issues
Work closely with customers and internal engineering teams
Follow security, governance, and cloud best practices
Technical Requirements
Core Experience: 3-5 years of experience as Azure Cloud Engineer.
Azure Cloud
Strong hands-on experience with Azure IaaS services
Networking, Security, Identity, and Access Management
Windows and Linux platform administration
Active Directory knowledge
Terraform (Highly Important)
Production-grade Terraform experience (8/10 expected)
Reusable module development
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Terraform state management knowledge
DevOps & Automation
GitLab CI/CD (preferred)
GitHub Actions / Jenkins
Ansible automation
PowerShell and/or Shell scripting
Preferred Qualifications
Azure Certifications (Associate / Professional preferred)
Exposure to GCP or multi-cloud environments
Experience working in enterprise production environments
66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.
AI Transparency & Disclosure
As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies—to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.
These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.