Cloud Engineering Specialist

We are looking for a skilled Cloud Engineering Specialist to support secure and reliable cloud services for a university environment in Union, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position focuses on strengthening Microsoft 365 and related identity platforms while helping maintain resilient, scalable, and high-performing systems. The role is well suited for a hands-on cloud specialist who can balance technical problem-solving, automation, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic academic setting.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily administration and support of the Microsoft 365 environment to ensure dependable service delivery and strong platform performance.
• Manage and enhance cloud and identity solutions across Azure, Active Directory, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Okta-connected services.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts, including PowerShell-based tasks, to improve efficiency, consistency, and operational control.
• Troubleshoot authentication, access, and integration issues involving cloud platforms and federated identity services.
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen the protection, availability, and scalability of institutional systems.
• Produce reports and validate account or access data by reconciling information from connected enterprise platforms such as student-related systems.
• Support cloud engineering initiatives by applying sound technical judgment and documenting solutions, configurations, and support processes.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud administration, or a closely related infrastructure role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 Enterprise administration in an enterprise environment.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and Active Directory for identity, access, and cloud service management.
• Practical familiarity with Okta or comparable identity and access management platforms.
• Ability to create and support automation using PowerShell; experience with Ansible is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) in support of multi-cloud or related infrastructure environments.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation

$42.75-$49.50 Hourly

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