Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Trustar Bank is a community bank conceived to meet the banking needs of businesses and individuals in the greater metropolitan Washington DC area. The Organizers of the Bank are experienced bankers, bank investors, and business professionals in the Bank’s target market area. Rapid consolidation in the Bank’s target market has created an opportunity for a community-based commercial bank.

A viable market, sufficient capital, engaged leadership, and strong management are critical success factors for any financial institution. Service differentiates one bank from another. As a community bank, Trustar Bank‘s strategy is to be a personalized alternative to larger, super-regional financial institutions that increasingly dominate the Bank’s primary market. Our mission statement emphasizes personal service, responsiveness, and a willingness to tailor products and services to meet the needs of our customers:

“At Trustar, our mission is to be your partner for financial success, to provide a sound investment for our shareholders, and to support our local community.”

“Our unique approach to financial services and our ‘can do’ attitude sets us apart from our competition. At Trustar, our philosophy is to provide customized banking solutions and top-notch service that truly addresses your individual needs.”

Trustar Bank is currently seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role will ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of cloud environments while supporting cloud migrations, automation initiatives, and operational improvements. This position requires an expert-level understanding of cloud-platforms, security frameworks, automation, compliance standards and IT systems management.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Managing Azure Solutions: Deploying and maintaining cloud-based applications and services.
• Troubleshooting Issues: Identifying and resolving Azure-related problems.
• Configuring Services: Setting up virtual machines, storage and network resources.
• Migrating data from on-premises or legacy systems to the Cloud.
• Administer all aspects of M365 enterprise applications such as Microsoft Intune, Defender, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Identifying technical requirements
• Managing project timelines
• Identifying and recommending opportunities for optimization and cost savings in the cloud environment
• Working with stakeholders to ensure business needs are met during and after migration.
• Documenting configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Automating administrative tasks using PowerShell scripts.
• Implement security and compliance policies.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and licensing.
• Ensuring seamless integration, security, and optimal performance of Microsoft 365 applications such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Responsible for Patch Management/Vulnerability Remediation to include testing patches, deploying updates, monitoring compliance and vulnerability remediation.
• Active Directory and Microsoft Entra Management
• Change Management
• Helpdesk Support technical assistance, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Asset Management including inventory management, budgeting, vendor coordination as well as reporting and auditing.
• Network Administration: Monitoring, maintaining and resolving network performance, availability and security issues. Ensuring network devices are up to date with OS versions, firmware updates, and equipment lifecycle.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of three (3) years experience or Eight (8) years experience and HS Diploma.
• Certifications preferred: Comp TIA Network +, Comp TIA Security +, Microsoft AZ-104, Microsoft AZ-140, Microsoft AZ-305, Microsoft AZ-700, Microsoft AZ-900

Mandatory Skills:

• Cloud Architecture
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues
• Powershell and Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration management tasks
• Proven experience as an M365 Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or similar role, with a focus on M365 and Azure cloud environments
• Proven experience with Azure cloud services and migration projects.
• Strong ability to self-organize and prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 (M365) and Azure platforms, including identity management, authentication mechanisms, and security controls
• Understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance.

Trustar Bank has grown rapidly since its start in 2019. With an all-star team and fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to help build the IT Team. We also provide an outstanding benefits package to include a NO Deductible health care plan, a strong 401(k) with discretionary company match, LifeLock premier for all employees, and a generous PTO plan. This is an in-office position. We are an equal opportunity employer. Compensation based on experience, expected salary range to start at $120,000.