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Compensation: $75-$85/hr
Location: ONSITE, Houston, TX
Azure Engineer

Inceed has partnered with a growing oil and gas company to help find an experienced and eager Azure Engineer to join their team.  

Responsibilities: 

• Design and deploy Azure cloud solutions that support critical oil and gas applications and workflows, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define cloud architecture, and develop technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Implement and manage Azure infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate deployment and configuration processes using tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Configure and manage Azure services including Azure VMs, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to support application requirements.
• Design and implement Azure networking solutions, including virtual networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and load balancers, adhering to industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST) as well as oil and gas industry guidelines for data security and management.
• Monitor Azure resources and applications using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational efficiency.
• Implement Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) to support agile development practices and accelerate time-to-market for new features and enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Document technical designs, procedures, and operational processes related to Azure cloud solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience designing and implementing Azure solutions within the oil and gas industry, with knowledge of upstream, midstream, or downstream operations.
• Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings, including Azure DevOps, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Expertise in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts and tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Familiarity with oil and gas industry standards and regulations, including data security and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premises systems.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of industrial IoT (IIoT) and data analytics solutions in the context of oil and gas operations.

Perks & Benefits:

• 3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off, 401k, and Holiday Pay*
• Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit

Other Information:

• This is an long term, open ended contract position
• This role requires an onsite schedule, Monday-Friday
• Occasional travel to Beaumont area office is required. Travel will be reimbursed.

If you are interested in learning more about the Azure Engineer opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

We are Inceed, a staffing and direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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