Senior Cloud Engineer / Azure / Hybrid / Chicago Job at Motion Recruitment, Chicago, IL

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  • Motion Recruitment
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a fast-growing player in the insurance platform space, is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic and forward-thinking engineering team. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Rosemont, IL, requiring on-site presence two days per week. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Azure cloud networking, along with hands-on experience using ARM and Bicep for Infrastructure as Code.
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\nThis is a rare opportunity to step into a senior engineering role with real ownership — where your expertise will shape the cloud architecture for a company that’s scaling through smart acquisitions and long-term investment. The team is collaborative, values-driven, and committed to maintaining a “no jerks” policy — yes, that’s written into the culture. You'll have the chance to mentor other engineers, work across departments, and build highly scalable infrastructure with the latest Azure technologies. This role is for you if you're looking for growth, autonomy, and the chance to impact a company’s future tech landscape.
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\n Required Skills & Experience \n

  • 5+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering
  • Experience owning and managing enterprise-level Azure environments (multiple tenants/subscriptions)
  • Strong Azure networking experience (integration with on-prem data centers)
  • Expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) — using Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
  • Deep understanding of Azure security features (Entra, RBAC, PIM/PAM, NSGs, Azure Firewall)
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or similar (e.g., Grafana, ELK)\n
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\n Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience with containerization/Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with prominent observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Loki)
  • Mentorship or leadership experience within engineering teams
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Clear examples of principle-centered decision making and collaborative architecture discussions\n
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\n What You Will Be Doing
\n Tech Breakdown
  • 80% Microsoft Azure (cloud infrastructure, networking, security)
  • 10% On-prem integration
  • 10% CI/CD & IaC (Terraform, Azure DevOps)\n
\n Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands-On Engineering (building, configuring, optimizing)
  • 15% Mentorship & Team Collaboration
  • 15% Cross-functional Stakeholder Engagement & Architecture Planning\n
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\n The Offer
  • Bonus eligible\n
\nYou will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options\n
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\n Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Job Tags

Full time, 2 days per week,

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