Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was founded in 1961 and is a leading global conservation organization 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. WWF is grounded in science and driven by collaboration, focusing on conserving biodiversity, supporting resilient communities, and tackling climate change. Nearly 1 million people in the United States and more than 5 million globally are members of WWF, reflecting its extensive reach and commitment to conservation efforts.

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 Azure infrastructure that underpins WWF's operations across various regions, including South America, Central America, Africa, and Asia. This position is vital for enabling seamless operations for WWF-US and its network of Country Offices. You will be tasked with ensuring that critical systems remain operational, allowing teams to focus on their mission of protecting nature at scale. Your expertise will be essential in architecting the Azure environment, implementing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security measures, and troubleshooting networking issues, thereby directly contributing to WWF's impact on wildlife conservation and climate action.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own and manage WWF's Azure infrastructure, including creating subscriptions, provisioning resources, and deploying virtual machines (VMs) for 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.
• Develop and implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans to ensure system resilience.
• Troubleshoot networking issues across Virtual Networks (VNETs), sites, and tenants, including managing 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 perform 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, along with expertise in using PowerShell and Graph API for Azure management and automation. Familiarity with technologies such as Fabric, Power BI, and Azure Foundry is also beneficial.

Educational Background:
A degree in Information Technology or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for managing complex cloud environments and understanding the technical aspects of Azure and related technologies.

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 architecture and networking.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for this position. This bilingual requirement is essential for effective communication within the organization and with stakeholders across different regions. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.

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 this 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.