Cloud Network Engineer

Description

We are hiring a DevOps Engineer to build and operationalize our Azure platform for a production React + Java + MySQL application. This role will own cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, release automation, networking, security integration, and disaster recovery preparation as we move from proof of concept into a maintainable in-house production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure infrastructure for application hosting, data services, and supporting platform components.
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Design and operate CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure delivery.
• Implement blue/green or staged release patterns, including deployment slots where appropriate.
• Partner with security/networking teams on firewall, routing, and Palo Alto integration.
• Establish monitoring, alerting, logging, and operational dashboards.
• Create and validate backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Document the maintenance playbook and support transition to internal ownership.
• Support production cutover, troubleshooting, and post-deployment stabilization.

What success looks like

• Azure environment is production-ready and reproducible.
• Deployment process is automated and low-risk.
• Operational documentation is complete and usable by internal staff.
• Disaster recovery steps are tested and documented.
• Internal handoff is smooth and sustainable.

Skills

Azure, Cloud, Terraform, CI/CD, ArgoCD, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, REST API, Palo Alto firewalls.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure.
• Practical experience with Terraform.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of networking and cloud security.
• Experience with release engineering and production support.
• Ability to document operational procedures clearly.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with App Service deployment slots and blue/green releases.
• Experience with Argo CD or GitOps concepts.
• Experience working with Palo Alto or similar enterprise network controls.
• Experience with backups, restore testing, and disaster recovery planning.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Menasha, WI. This is a fully remote position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $72.00/hr.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.

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.