Azure Cloud Engineer

## Overview **Compensation and Benefits Package** - Targeted base salary: $100k - $120k per year, based on experience and qualifications, plus benefits and bonuses. - Benefits include the following but are not limited to health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. CSS also has a 403(b) plan with discretionary employer match and contributions. You will be eligible for 20 days of Paid Time Off per year (accrued in accordance with CSS' policies). PTO is in addition to 8 company designated holidays. If you are not PTO eligible, you may be eligible for applicable state and/or local sick and safe leave in accordance with the provisions of any applicable state and/or local sick and safe leave laws. **Website:** https://www.crispsharedservices.org **Location:** Remote, Hybrid, Columbia, MD CRISP Shared Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. This means that CRISP Shared Services Inc. is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. ## Description **Company Description** CRISP Shared Services (CSS) serves as the technology partner for health information exchange (HIE) partners in Maryland, DC, West Virginia, Connecticut, Alaska, Virginia, Kentucky, Florida, and other jurisdictions. CSS facilitates the electronic transfer of clinical information between disparate information systems in order to positively impact the healthcare system through improved patient care and outcomes, reduced costs, and data-driven understanding of regional public health concerns. **Job Summary** The Azure Cloud Engineer will help design, build, and support our Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys both building modern cloud infrastructure and ensuring operational stability. The Azure Cloud Engineer will play a key role in driving automation, improving reliability, and strengthening security across our cloud ecosystem. Working closely with Infrastructure, Security, and Application teams, the Azure Cloud Engineer will help deliver scalable and resilient solutions that support critical business and healthcare operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone looking to grow into a senior cloud engineering role while contributing meaningfully from day one. ## Requirements **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following below. Other duties may be assigned. Cloud Infrastructure Engineering - Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure including virtual networks, virtual machines, storage, and platform services - Configure and manage networking components such as VNETs, subnets, NSGs, VPNs, and peering - Implement secure and scalable architectures aligned with best practices Automation & Optimization - Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools - Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (ARM, Bicep, Terraform—where applicable) - Continuously improve provisioning, configuration management, and operational efficiency Operations & Support - Manage and prioritize cloud infrastructure tickets and service requests while meeting SLAs - Monitor system health using Azure monitoring and alerting tools - Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions - Provide limited after-hours support primarily for planned maintenance and deployments, with occasional issue resolution as needed Microsoft 365 & Endpoint Management - Support (alongside the broader team) core Microsoft 365 and endpoint management platforms - Manage endpoint…