We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with deep experience in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to design and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure tailored to legal operations. This role includes managing Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID for identity, device compliance, and secure collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud environments in Azure and AWS for legal systems (case management, e-discovery, document management).
• Deploy and support Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) environments for legal staff.
• Manage Microsoft Intune for MDM/MAM and enforce device compliance policies.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) with legal compliance in mind.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for secure authentication and identity governance.
• Perform cloud cost analysis using Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer, and FinOps principles.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, ABA standards).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, and third-party tools.

Technical Skill Requirements

• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS
• Virtualization/VDI: WVD, AVD, FSLogix
• Identity & Device Management: Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access
• Productivity Stack: Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, Bicep
• Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash
• CI/CD & DevOps: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline
• Monitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana
• Networking: VNet, VPC, VPN, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Route 53
• Security & Compliance: IAM, Key Vault, GuardDuty, Security Center, KMS
• Cost Management: Azure Cost Mgmt., AWS Budgets, Trusted Advisor
• Legal Tech Integration: Familiarity with platforms like Filevine, Litify (preferred)

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – a plus
• ITIL v4

Soft Skills

• Strong understanding of legal workflows and data sensitivity
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong documentation, organization, and multitasking skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and security/compliance-minded
• Collaborative and mentorship-focused mindset
• High accountability and ownership of cloud environments

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