Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a global conservation organization founded in 1961, dedicated to helping people and nature thrive. With a mission to protect wildlife, conserve vital habitats, and advance sustainable solutions, WWF operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization partners with communities, companies, and governments to address pressing environmental issues. Grounded in scientific research and driven by collaboration, WWF aims to conserve biodiversity, support resilient communities, and combat climate change. The organization boasts nearly 1 million members in the United States and over 5 million globally, reflecting its extensive outreach and commitment to environmental conservation.

Job Overview:
As a Senior Cloud Engineer at WWF, you will play a crucial role in managing the organization's cloud infrastructure, which is vital for supporting conservation efforts globally. Your responsibilities will include architecting and maintaining WWF's Azure environment, ensuring that critical systems remain operational to facilitate the work of conservation teams across various regions, including South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia. You will be responsible for implementing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security measures, managing identity configurations, and designing disaster recovery strategies. Your expertise will ensure that WWF's technology systems are robust and secure, enabling the organization to focus on its mission of protecting nature at scale. This position requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own and manage WWF's Azure infrastructure, including the creation of subscriptions, provisioning of resources, and deployment of virtual machines (VMs) in both production and staging environments.
• Configure Microsoft Entra tenants and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) through Azure Enterprise Apps, ensuring that role-based access control (RBAC) and user groups are secure and well-maintained.
• Design and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans that are effective and reliable.
• Troubleshoot networking issues across virtual networks (VNETs), sites, and tenants, including firewalls, load balancers, and DNS configurations.
• Serve as the go-to expert for complex issues related to Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365, leading projects from inception to completion while keeping all stakeholders informed.
• Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work to address critical outages or perform planned maintenance, ensuring system uptime and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience, with at least 6 years in IT roles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale enterprise IT systems, particularly in Azure environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Azure production systems, 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.
• Familiarity with provisioning and managing access for technologies such as Fabric, Power BI, and Azure Foundry.
• Experience integrating Microsoft Copilot into enterprise Azure/M365 environments, including governance of data access controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex cloud or hybrid system issues.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a degree in Information Technology or a related field. This educational background is essential for understanding the technical aspects of cloud infrastructure management and the various tools and technologies used in the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8 years of work experience, with at least 6 years specifically in IT roles. Candidates should have extensive experience managing large-scale enterprise IT systems, particularly in Azure environments, and should demonstrate a strong understanding of cloud architecture and networking.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position, as effective communication is crucial for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not 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. Remuneration will be provided in local currency, and candidates are required to submit their resumes and cover letters in English to be considered for the 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.