We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. This position requires expertise in managing and optimizing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, with a strong focus on Azure Virtual Desktop deployment and lifecycle management. As a client-facing role, you will need excellent communication skills to translate business needs into secure, scalable cloud solutions. This is a Contract to permanent employment opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, configure, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop host pools, application groups, and session settings.<br>• Optimize image management processes, FSLogix profiles, autoscaling configurations, and system monitoring.<br>• Troubleshoot connectivity issues, performance concerns, and application delivery within Azure Virtual Desktop environments.<br>• Manage and support Azure infrastructure components, including virtual networks, network security groups, load balancers, and storage solutions.<br>• Implement identity and access governance across Azure resources to ensure a secure and compliant environment.<br>• Monitor and resolve issues related to the health and performance of Azure services.<br>• Configure and enforce conditional access policies, authentication methods, and device compliance within Microsoft Entra ID.<br>• Administer Microsoft 365 settings, including permissions, sharing policies, and security configurations across Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and OneDrive.<br>• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and execute cloud adoption and migration strategies.<br>• Document configurations, standards, and best practices while identifying and addressing security and configuration gaps.

• At least 5 years of experience in Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.<br>• Proficiency in deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop in production environments.<br>• Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure fundamentals such as virtual networks, load balancing, and storage management.<br>• Hands-on experience with cloud migration processes and strategies.<br>• Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and identity governance, including multi-factor authentication and conditional access.<br>• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications and security frameworks.<br>• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize cloud-based systems effectively.<br>• Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

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