Lead Azure Engineer (RapidScale)

Company Cox Communications, Inc. Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development Job Profile Lead Cloud Engineer Management Level Manager - Non People Leader Flexible Work Option Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Job Description At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. We deliver secure, reliable managed and advisory services across private, public, and hybrid clouds, helping organizations innovate, adapt, and grow. As an Elite Broadcom VMware VCSP Partner and top partner with AWS, Azure, and Google, our solutions focus on business outcomes with embedded cyber resiliency and AI to protect today and enable tomorrow backed by the strength of the Cox family of companies. Are you someone with the passion and consultative and technical abilities to help organizations move and thrive in the cloud? Do you want to be part of one of the most significant IT transformational technologies of our time? Do you take pride in guiding a prospect through the ins and outs of this complex process while advocating for the immense value your organization delivers? The Cloud Engineer is expected to be a thought leader at RapidScale and, therefore, highly knowledgeable about the technical aspects of our cloud services and the industry, which may include but are not limited to: • Cloud Computing on Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) • Migrations to Azure • Professional Services/Consulting engagements • Security/Compliance Services • Automation/DevOps • Data management in the cloud • Transformational Services with AI/ML Cloud Engineers may also participate in architecture design and reviews, occasional pre-sales calls as subject matter experts, and internal DevOps initiatives. At RapidScale, we provide assessment, design, build, migration, and management services to a diverse range of Azure clients. As one of less than 60 partners worldwide with the Azure Expert MSP designation, we're committed to delivering solutions that harness Azure's full power and capabilities. We consult, design, and build highly resilient, secure, automated, and cost-efficient environments. In this critical role, you'll help us achieve these goals for our clients and play a crucial part in enabling RapidScale to meet our ambitious growth targets. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Deliver cloud solutions across client engagements including assessments, migrations (rehost, replatform, refactor), and modernization initiatives Implement Azure environments aligned to security, compliance, performance, and cost optimization best practices Partner with Solution Architects to translate designs into scalable, executable solutions Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during implementation and deployment Support transition of client environments to Managed Services, including documentation, diagrams, and knowledge transfer Contribute to automation, process improvements, and internal capability development within the Professional Services team Qualifications Minimum Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field Strong client-facing and consultative experience in addition to hands-on delivery Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including infrastructure, networking, identity, and governance (IaaS, PaaS, Entra ID, RBAC, Azure Policies) Proven experience migrating workloads to Azure using tools such as Azure Migrate, ASR, or similar Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, (ARM/Bicep a plus) Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI) Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps) Systems administration experience across Windows and/or Linux At least one Associate, Expert, or Specialty-level certificate on Azure Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and automation Preferred Working knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes (AKS or similar) Experience with rehost, replatform, and refactor migration strategies Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) DevOps Engineer Expert, AI Engineer, or any Data-related certifications is desirable. Exposureto AWS or GCP Experience with AIML services and tools for building custom solutions on Azure Experience with Data and analytics services on Azure (Microsoft Fabric, Data Lake, Databricks) Benefits The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. About Us Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that's true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we're creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. EOE, including disability/vets Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. Cox brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.