**Azure Cloud Engineer -** **25-05422** **100% Remote** **6+ Months Duration** **W2 or C2C** NTT DATA's Client is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer with a deep understanding of Azure core services and governance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and strong knowledge in various Azure technologies and practices. **Key Responsibilities:** + Manage and optimize Azure core services including compute (VMs, App Services), networking (VNets, ExpressRoute, NSGs), storage, and identity management. + Implement and enforce Azure governance policies with a strong understanding of Azure Policy. + Utilize Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) to guide cloud adoption strategies. + Deploy and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Instances (ACI). + Develop and maintain serverless computing solutions using Azure Functions and Logic Apps. + Design and implement hybrid cloud scenarios leveraging Azure Arc. + Configure and manage RBAC roles, conditional access, and MFA, with knowledge of Britive being a plus. + Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using languages such as Bicep, PowerShell, Bash, and Terraform. + Develop and manage ARM templates and GitHub actions for automated deployments. + Utilize Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and project management. + Understand and manage networking components including DNS, IP addressing, load balancing, endpoints, and private links. + Monitor and maintain Azure environments using Azure Monitor or OpsRamp. + Design and implement disaster recovery and high availability solutions. + Create and manage template specs for consistent deployments. + Provide low-level design and technical expertise for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). **Qualifications:** + 5-7 years of experience in Azure cloud services. + Strong knowledge of Azure core services and governance. + Experience with containers, serverless computing, and hybrid cloud scenarios. + Proficiency in RBAC, conditional access, MFA, and Britive. + Expertise in IaC, ARM templates, GitHub actions, and Azure DevOps. + Solid understanding of networking, monitoring, disaster recovery, and high availability. + Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). LI Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is **$55 to $62** **.** This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits _._ NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. 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