Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was founded in 1961 and has since grown into a leading global conservation organization. With a mission to help people and nature thrive, WWF operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization partners with communities, companies, and governments to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions. WWF is grounded in scientific research and driven by collaboration, focusing on conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and addressing climate change. The organization boasts nearly 1 million members in the United States and over 5 million globally, reflecting its extensive reach and commitment to environmental conservation.

Job Overview:
As a Senior Cloud Engineer at WWF, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the organization's technology systems support its global conservation efforts. Your primary responsibility will be to manage and maintain the cloud infrastructure that underpins WWF's conservation programs. This includes overseeing the Azure environment, ensuring that critical systems remain operational, and enabling seamless collaboration across WWF's network of Country Offices in South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia. You will be tasked with architecting and provisioning resources, managing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and identity, designing backup strategies, and troubleshooting networking issues. Your expertise will be vital in keeping the organization's technology infrastructure robust and secure, allowing teams to focus on their mission of protecting nature at scale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the Azure Infrastructure: Architect and manage WWF's Azure environment, including spinning up subscriptions, provisioning resources, and building/deploying virtual machines (VMs) in both production and staging environments.
• Lock Down Security & Identity: Configure Microsoft Entra tenants, manage Single Sign-On (SSO) through Azure Enterprise Apps, and maintain clean and secure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and user groups.
• Design Backup Strategies: Create effective backup strategies and disaster recovery playbooks to ensure system resilience.
• Troubleshoot Networking: Address networking issues across Virtual Networks (VNETs), sites, and tenants, including firewalls, load balancers, and DNS configurations.
• Be the Go-To Expert: Serve as the primary contact for complex Azure, Entra ID, or M365 issues, leading projects and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Show Up When It Counts: Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work for critical outages or planned maintenance to ensure system uptime.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in IT or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience, including at least 6 years in IT.
• Verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise IT systems.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure production systems and knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, cloud architecture, cloud networking, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and both Windows and Linux servers.
• Proficiency in managing Windows domains and Active Directory.
• Expertise in using PowerShell and Graph API for Azure management and automation.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a degree in Information Technology or a related field. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has a solid foundation in IT principles and practices, which are critical for the role of Senior Cloud Engineer.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8 years of work experience, with at least 6 years specifically in IT. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the candidate has a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, security, and enterprise IT systems, as well as the ability to navigate complex technical environments effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position. This bilingual requirement is crucial for effective communication within the diverse teams at WWF and for engaging with stakeholders across different regions. Additional languages may be considered an asset but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
Candidates must be currently based and authorized to work in one of the following countries: Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Suriname, or Guyana. The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the job's location. Salary and benefits will be paid in local currency, and resumes and cover letters must be submitted in English to be considered for this position. WWF promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals, regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.