New

Cloud Engineer

TEKsystems
$80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Florham Park
Jul 30, 2026
Need Candidates who can work on a W2 Basis Cloud Engineer (Azure Infrastructure as Code) Location: Florham Park, NJ (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite) About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with a strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) experience to support a large-scale Azure cloud transformation initiative. This role will focus on designing, automating, and managing cloud infrastructure through code, helping drive modernization efforts across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Terraform, strong Azure knowledge, automation and scripting experience, and a passion for building scalable, secure, and highly automated cloud platforms. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with architects, developers, and infrastructure teams while helping shape the future state of enterprise cloud operations. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure as Code & Cloud Automation * Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform. * Build reusable Terraform modules, templates, and automation frameworks. * Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of Azure cloud resources. * Develop infrastructure solutions following security, compliance, and organizational standards. * Support migration and modernization initiatives through infrastructure automation. * Build and maintain immutable infrastructure patterns and image-based deployment strategies. Azure Platform Engineering * Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to design scalable Azure infrastructure solutions. * Develop automated solutions utilizing Azure services, APIs, and cloud-native capabilities. * Create deployment plans, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation. * Monitor and optimize cloud environments for performance, availability, cost efficiency, and security. * Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and runtime issues across cloud environments. DevOps & CI/CD * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments. * Leverage DevOps tooling including Jenkins, Ansible, Git, Jira, VS Code, and related automation platforms. * Conduct code reviews and help establish infrastructure coding standards and best practices. * Improve deployment reliability through automation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Automation & Scripting * Develop automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages. * Build and enhance cloud automation workflows that reduce manual effort and operational risk. * Integrate infrastructure solutions with enterprise systems, APIs, and deployment platforms. * Support automated image creation, deployment, and lifecycle management processes. Collaboration & Documentation * Partner with development, architecture, and operations teams on solution design and implementation. * Document infrastructure standards, deployment processes, and operational procedures. * Communicate technical concepts and deployment approaches to both technical and business stakeholders. * Stay current with emerging Azure capabilities, Infrastructure-as-Code practices, and cloud engineering trends. Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, DevOps, or related disciplines. * Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise cloud infrastructure. * Proven experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions. * Experience supporting cloud transformation or modernization initiatives. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Required Technical Skills Infrastructure as Code * Terraform * Packer * Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates * Microsoft Bicep (preferred) * Infrastructure automation best practices Cloud Platforms * Microsoft Azure * Azure networking, security, identity, and governance * Azure services and API integrations Programming & Scripting * Python or Groovy * PowerShell * Bash * JavaScript (preferred) DevOps & Automation * Jenkins * Ansible * Git * CI/CD Pipeline Development * Agile methodologies Networking & Security * TCP/IP * Firewall Rules * Identity and Access Management * Cloud Security Best Practices Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. * Familiarity with AWS or other public cloud platforms. * Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as: * Azure Monitor * Splunk * Dynatrace * Datadog * Azure certifications such as: * AZ-900 * AZ-104 * AZ-204 * AZ-400 Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Terraform and Packer, a strong understanding of Azure architecture, and a passion for automation. You should be comfortable creating reusable modules and templates, implementing immutable infrastructure approaches, and developing solutions that automate cloud deployments from end to end. You will also be expected to communicate effectively with architects and engineering teams, create deployment documentation and diagrams, and contribute to strategic cloud modernization initiatives. Work Environment * Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days onsite in Florham Park, NJ. * Collaborative team environment supporting enterprise cloud transformation and platform engineering initiatives. * Standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to help build the next generation of cloud infrastructure and automation capabilities within a large enterprise environment. You'll play a key role in Azure modernization efforts, work alongside experienced architects and engineers, and have a direct impact on the organization's cloud strategy, automation initiatives, and long-term platform engineering roadmap. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Florham Park, NJ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Florham Park,NJ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.