Job Opportunities API

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report. Summary: The Azure Cloud Engineer works as part of a cross-functional infrastructure and cloud engineering team to design, deploy, operate, and continuously improve secure, scalable Microsoft Azure environments. This role emphasizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, cloud networking, identity integration, and platform reliability, partnering closely with security, application, and data teams to deliver resilient, well-architected cloud platforms using DevOps best practices. Qualifications:  •    Four-year college degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience •    3–5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience •    Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or Bicep) •    Experience designing Azure networking architectures •    CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar) •    Container experience (Docker required; AKS preferred) •    Cloud security controls implementation experience •    Automation and scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience •    Microsoft Fabric experience •    Hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute) •    Azure landing zones and CAF alignment •    FinOps and cost governance familiarity •    Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification Skills and Competencies •    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills •    Independent judgment and initiative •    Self-motivated with minimal supervision •    Strong written and verbal communication skills •    Collaborative, team-oriented mindset Work Conditions •    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds •    Ability to sit for extended periods •    Occasional travel for data center maintenance and training Job Responsibilities: •    Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep) •    Build, operate, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery •    Architect and manage Azure networking, including Virtual WAN, VNets, peering, Route Server, private endpoints, DNS, load balancing, and gateways •    Implement identity, access control, and privilege management using Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, PIM, managed identities) •    Design and operate secure storage solutions (Azure Storage, managed disks, Azure Files) •    Implement secrets, key, and certificate management using Azure Key Vault •    Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) •    Operate and support Azure compute and platform services (VMs, App Service, Functions, AKS, Front Door, Load Balancers, Gateways, WAF) •    Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics •    Apply cloud security best practices, governance standards, and compliance controls •    Support cost optimization, capacity planning, and resource lifecycle management What we offer: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:   •    Medical, Dental and Vision •    Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution  •    Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave •    Paid holidays •    Professional Development Opportunities •    Tuition Reimbur