Microsoft Cloud Engineer
Christopher & Banks
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Cloud Solutions including Azure Hypervisor, Azure Express Route, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Dynamics.
- Provide technical leadership in the deployment and maintenance of cloud-based services.
- Knowledge of Cloud cost management strategies.
- Maintaining cloud components to maximize their uptime and performance and minimize their cost.
- Lead and execute on premise to cloud migration projects.
- Develop migration strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows server Operating Systems, Server management tools such as SCCM, Active Directory, and SQL Server with clustering.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, plan, and execute migration activities.
- Identify opportunities for offerings within the organization which could benefit migrating to the cloud.
- Demonstrate proficiency in managing VMWare Horizon VDI environments.
- Design, implement, and maintain virtualization solutions to optimize performance and resources.
- Demonstrate proficiency in managing Microsoft Hyper-V virtual environments.
- Utilize expertise in Veeam backup technologies to ensure data protection and recovery.
- Implement and manage backup strategies for both on premise and cloud-based environments.
- Ensure all components have adequate measures in place for business continuity.
- Ensure all components have adequate monitoring and logging to prevent outages.
- Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to understand business requirements and align solutions.
- Communicate effectively with team members and project stakeholders providing updates and feedback.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 4 years of experience
- Cloud infrastructure
- Experience in cloud-based infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure, etc)
- Experience in networking protocols, security, and management
- Experience in VMware, Citrix and VDI environments
- Experience in Backup and Recovery (Veeam)
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Microsoft Cloud Engineer with a focus of on premise to cloud migrations.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Cloud technologies, including Azure and Microsoft 365.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong expertise in VMWare virtualization technologies.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
- VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)
- Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)