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 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 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.