Cloud Engineer

About Us

Kitsap Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with more than 300 employees and 14 branches throughout Western Washington. We have a passion for making a positive difference. As a $2 + billion-asset credit union, we are deeply committed to our members’ financial wellbeing and the prosperity and quality of life in the communities we serve. We are proud to be led by individuals with the experience and skills to drive our organization towards our goals for strategic growth and operational excellence. Our KCU Cares Foundation program focuses on providing resources and support for those struggling with homelessness or hunger and improving the financial well-being of the people in our communities. And beyond monetary efforts, we have provided thousands of hours in staff volunteerism and in-kind support.

At Kitsap Credit Union, our success is built on trust-based relationships and personalized service. We understand our employees are key to our success. They provide the personalized service to our members and contribute to the communities where we live. We are committed to providing a supportive, mission-driven, and inclusive culture where employees can grow their careers. To learn more, visit kitsapcu.org.

About the Role

 Kitsap Credit Union is searching for a Cloud Engineer. At Kitsap Credit Union, our success is built on secure, scalable, and optimally managed cloud infrastructure that empowers our business and technical teams. The Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud solutions with an emphasis on hybrid cloud environments, Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform, cost optimization, and seamless migration from on-premises systems including Active Directory. This role collaborates with multiple teams to ensure cloud governance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency across our Azure deployments.

Quick Facts 

Reports to: Manager, Information Technology 

Employment Type: Exempt, Hybrid, Salaried, Full-time   

Salary Range: $104,010.32 - $125,313.64 depending on experience   

Bonus Target: 10% potential incentive of base pay  

Grade: 13BC 

Industry: Banking

Principal Accountabilities 

• Design and implement scalable Azure cloud architectures that align with organizational objectives and technical requirements, and utilizing IaC when appropriate.
• Collaborate on infrastructure migration projects to Azure Active Directory (Entra), ensuring minimal disruption and smooth transitions.
• Develop, manage, and maintain IaC using Terraform for automated and consistent deployments.
• Architect and manage hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises systems with Azure cloud resources.
• Engineer and optimize Azure networking solutions, including VNets, ExpressRoute, NSGs, VPNs, routing, Azure Firewall, Azure DNS, and load balancing.
• Plan and implement hybrid identity solutions using Azure AD Connect, Microsoft Entra ID, and federation configurations.
• Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives using Azure Cost Management and related tools.
• Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to maintain governance, identity management, and access policies in line with best practices.
• Stay current on Azure platform features and services and recommend improvements to existing architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and support across cloud adoption and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps Engineers to design, implement, and optimize continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring automated, reliable, and efficient application deployment processes.

Required Skills & Abilities 

• Demonstrated expertise in Terraform for IaC solutions.
• Proven experience in migrating on-premises infrastructure and Active Directory environments to Azure and Azure AD.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, including VPN, ExpressRoute, VNet peering, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, Azure DNS, and load balancing.
• Experience managing hybrid cloud environments with on-premises integration.
• Proficiency with Azure cost management and optimization processes.
• Solid knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, ARM templates, and Azure Policy.
• Familiarity with containerization tech (AKS, Docker) and CI/CD pipeline automation is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in building, designing, and deploying Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Bicep, PowerShell, or Azure CLI automation.
• Strong understanding of hybrid identity solutions, conditional access policies, and federation protocols.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2 is preferred.

Supervisory Status

This position does not supervise others.

Working Conditions

This position will be required to work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, and, with or without reasonable accommodation is required:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a minimum of 75% of the time
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs
• Constantly positions self in work environment
• The person in this position frequently communicates with peers, supervisors, vendors, and employees to exchange accurate information and answer questions
• Must be able to detect objects at a distance
• On occasion will move up to 20 pounds of office objects
• Works in an indoor office environment but expected to attend meetings in buildings that require travel in outdoor weather conditions
• May require some occasional travel for meetings or technical guidance sessions.
• Ability to operate standard office productivity tools and systems continuously.

Our Values 

Integrity: We believe in acting with honesty, trust, and respect which are at the forefront of our daily engagement. 

Responsibility: We believe that responsibility is holding ourselves accountable for our decisions, actions, and their outcomes. 

Collaboration: We believe in the power of a diverse group of people working together to achieve a united outcome. 

Authenticity: We believe activities in actions that demonstrate our commitment to be transparent, dependable, and genuine in every day.

What We Offer  

Not only are we one of the largest credit unions in Washington State, and growing, but we are also a company that cares about its employees. We back that up for our employees by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that helps support you and your family’s lifestyle. We value our employees, and we strive to keep our benefits comprehensive and affordable. Some of our benefits include:

Careers | Kitsap Credit Union (kitsapcu.org) 

• Free onsite parking
• Annual time off and sick time accrued
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 Personal Floating Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Choose from a PPO medical plan or a High Deductible with a Health Savings Account
• 3% KCU funded Safe Harbor Contribution to your 401K
• KCU will match up to 2% of your 401K contributions
• All 401K contributions are 100% vested
• Potential annual incentive in all roles within Kitsap Credit Union
• Tuition reimbursement
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• Discounts on KCU's products and services
• Enjoy unlimited ORCA transit access through KCU for less than $45 a year—your cost as an employee

We believe in the power of belonging – it’s in our DNA as a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative. Our un-bank-like structure ensures that we remain all about people: our members, our employees, and the people in the communities where we live and work. We work hard to provide a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can grow and excel in your career.

We are dedicated to serving our members by providing personalized experiences, convenient access, and highly competitive products and services. But it goes much deeper than that. For more than 86 years, we have been relentless about making a positive difference in our communities. We understand that when our members and communities succeed, we all succeed, and that success can’t happen without great employees. 

****** Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check.  Kitsap Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to sex, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. ******  

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