Senior Cloud Engineer (Contract to Hire)

Provisions Group is seeking a Sr Cloud Engineer for a Contract to Hire Job.

• 100% remote

In addition to the technical capabilities, the ideal candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal skills. This role will be primarily serving external clients (consulting).

Must Haves:

• We want someone who is eager to grow and aggressively pursue new skills!
• Strong preference for consulting experience or at least having worked in an environment managing multiple tenants and having switch between environments.

• Strong in Microsoft Cloud Identity (Entra ID) and M365 Services (Exchange and Intune especially)
• Scripting experience using PowerShell

Certifications: At least two certifications from the following list:

• Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate
• Microsoft 365 Teams Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Azure Administrator Associate
• Azure Architect Expert
• Azure Security Engineer Associate

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, administration, and ongoing operation of Azure and M365 environments for external clients.
• Execute day-to-day systems and cloud administration tasks, following established architectures, standards, and best practices.
• Work alongside senior engineers and architects to deliver project work, operational improvements, and client initiatives.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, escalating complex or unfamiliar challenges appropriately.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of system documentation and diagrams under the guidance of senior team members.
• Engage directly with clients to understand technical requirements, provide updates, and support successful project outcomes.
• Assist with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of production systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Support project delivery by completing assigned tasks on time and communicating progress, risks, or dependencies.
• Continue developing technical depth and consulting skills through hands-on experience, mentoring, and ongoing learning.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a client-facing role within a consulting, managed services, or similar service-oriented environment.
• Hands-on experience administering cloud and infrastructure technologies, including operating systems, identity services, backups, and virtualization platforms.
• Working knowledge of system monitoring, performance troubleshooting, and incident response practices.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating closely with teammates and senior engineers.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment, with the ability to manage time effectively and communicate clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and follow structured troubleshooting approaches.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with clients, project managers, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Genuine interest in cloud technologies and a strong desire to continue building expertise.

Key Technologies:

• Experience administering M365 services, including Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, and identity.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell preferred).
• Experience with enterprise infrastructure fundamentals, including operating systems, backup and recovery, monitoring tools, Active Directory, and virtualization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold professional technical certifications and exhibit a strong motivation to attain new certifications, further validating expertise.
• Exposure to other public cloud platforms such as AWS, with a willingness to deepen hands-on experience.