Azure MSP Cloud Engineer

INTERMEDIATE AZURE CLOUD ENGINEER (MANAGED SERVICES)

Location: Irvine, CA (100% On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 2

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intermediate Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Managed Services team in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex Azure environments for a diverse portfolio of clients.

As a key member of our technical team, you will bridge the gap between initial cloud architecture and ongoing operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation in Azure, a "security-first" mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-client environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Infrastructure Management: Provision, configure, and manage Azure resources including Virtual Machines, VNet, Azure SQL, App Services, and Storage Accounts.

• Automation & IaC: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates to standardize and automate deployments.

• Identity & Security: Manage Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and ensure compliance using Azure Policy and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

• Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to proactively monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.

• Cost Management: Analyze client cloud spend using Azure Cost Management and provide actionable recommendations for cost optimization (Rightsizing, Reserved Instances, etc.).

• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement and test robust backup and recovery solutions using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR).

• L3 Technical Support: Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and documenting resolutions.

• Client Engagement: Interface with clients to understand technical requirements and provide updates on infrastructure health and project status.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering or administration within an MSP or enterprise environment.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Deep understanding of Azure Networking (NSGs, ASGs, VPN Gateways, Firewalls).

• Deep understanding of Azure Storage Account.

• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).

• Solid knowledge of Windows and Linux Server administration.

• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment, and clear professional communication skills.

• Requirement: Must be able to work 100% on-site at our Irvine, CA office.

• PREFERRED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) is highly preferred. Progress toward AZ-305 (Solutions Architect) or AZ-500 (Security Engineer) is a plus.

• Containerization: Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Docker.

• Migration: Experience with "Lift & Shift" or Refactoring migrations from on-premises to Azure.

• Language Skills: Korean language proficiency is preferred

• WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

• Our Product is Our People: We live by this. We invest in people who invest in themselves. Your growth is our growth.

• True Servant Leadership: Our CTO leads with a "force multiplier" philosophy. Management is here to empower you and clear roadblocks, not to micromanage. We won't ask you to do anything we're not willing to do ourselves.

• Flat Organization, Real Impact: Your voice and designs will directly shape our technical roadmap and our clients' success. You'll work on the latest tech to solve real problems.

• A "Learn-from-it" Culture: We're moving fast and building new things. We believe mistakes are learning opportunities, not failures.

• We seek diverse talent who are ready to make an immediate impact. We believe that innovation thrives when teams are built with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are excited by this mission, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification listed.

• Megazone Cloud is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.