Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was founded in 1961 and is 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 science 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 managing the cloud infrastructure that supports the organization's conservation efforts globally. Your responsibilities will include architecting and maintaining WWF's Azure environment, ensuring that mission-critical systems are operational and secure. You will work closely with WWF-US and various Country Offices across South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia, enabling them to operate seamlessly. Your expertise will ensure that critical systems remain online, allowing teams to focus on their primary goal of protecting nature at scale. This role requires a proactive approach to security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, identity management, and disaster recovery, ensuring that the organization's technology systems are robust and reliable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own and manage WWF's Azure infrastructure, including spinning up subscriptions, provisioning resources, and building/deploying virtual machines (VMs) in both production and staging environments.
• 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 and implement effective backup strategies and disaster recovery playbooks to ensure system resilience.
• 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 Azure, Entra ID, or Microsoft 365 issues, leading projects from inception to completion while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work to address critical outages or planned maintenance, emphasizing the importance of system uptime.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a degree in IT or a related field, along with a minimum of 8 years of work experience, including at least 6 years in IT. Essential qualifications include verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish, extensive experience managing large-scale enterprise IT systems, and hands-on experience with Azure production systems. Candidates should have in-depth 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 is required, as well as expertise in using PowerShell and Graph API for Azure management and automation.

Educational Background:
A degree in Information Technology or a related field is required for this position. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in IT principles, cloud computing, and systems management, 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. Candidates should have significant experience managing highly available and resilient Azure production systems, demonstrating a strong understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise IT environments.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position, as effective communication is essential for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not required.

Additional Notes:
Candidates must be currently based and authorized to work in Bolivia or one of the following countries: 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 provided in local currency, and candidates are required to submit their resumes and cover letters in English to be considered for the role. 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.