Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer in Austin, TX. Summary: The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for spearheading the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure across the organization. As the technical leader of the cloud engineering team, this role involves driving multi-cloud strategy, leading the team in implementing scalable and secure cloud solutions, and ensuring the optimal performance of cloud-based systems. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to align cloud initiatives with business goals, making a significant impact to Company and the automotive industry. Duties: * Develop and execute the company's cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives and technological advancements with a focus on Azure * Lead the cloud engineering team, providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of cloud activities * Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define cloud-related goals, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs) * Architect and design complex, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructures on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and other SaaS/PaaS platforms * Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud services, tools, and technologies that meet organizational needs * Ensure that cloud architectures adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements * Oversee the deployment and configuration of cloud environments, ensuring that they are automated, efficient, and resilient * Drive the adoption of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible * Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines to streamline the delivery and deployment of cloud services * Lead efforts to implement robust cloud security frameworks, ensuring that all systems are secure, compliant, and resilient against threats