Microsoft Systems and Azure Engineer
Globetrotters Engineering Corporation
Full-time
Chicago, IL
Job description
Globetrotters Engineering is a full-service professional organization based in beautiful downtown Chicago, which was rated the “Best Big City” by Conde Nast Traveler readers for an unprecedented eight years in a row. We are proud to have served the public and private sectors since 1974, drawing upon highly qualified and experienced staff with diverse expertise to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and responsive services to our clients. Globetrotters is committed to planning, designing, constructing, and managing quality and sustainable infrastructure projects that play an integral role in the development and success of the communities we serve.
We are honored to have been designated Best & Brightest Company in 2024 and 2025 and selected as Best Companies to Work For in Engineering 2025. Only companies that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture and innovative business practices are bestowed this honor.
Globetrotters is seeking a Microsoft System and Azure Engineer who has robust technical expertise and the communication acumen to effectively convey complex issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-suite executives. This is a full-time, in-office position.
In this role, you will:
- Help establish architecture and standards methodology
- Direct the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership.
- Develop and execute solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent of reactive work.
- Provide analysis of security protection technologies as necessary
- Assure solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions
- Manage activities that take place during solution ideation, solution design, and solution implementation
- Communicates the architecture to stakeholders
- Other duties, as assigned
We are looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in infrastructure and network architecture
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
- In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and Azure Resource Manager.
- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Strong project management and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Intune Computer Architecture
- Previously has worked in Managed Services
- Ability to work five days a week in office
At Globetrotters, you are offered the diverse opportunities that are found at a larger firm, but are within the more collaborative and close-knit environment of a mid-size firm. Your perspective and exceptional skills will be valued here.
Salary range is 100,000 – 130,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person