Azure Cloud Systems Engineer

Company Description

Hudson Cloud Systems delivers cloud-based desktop and infrastructure platforms purpose-built for dental education and clinical practice. Through our Cloud Portal, we design and operate secure, high-performance environments that support digital dentistry workflows at scale. Our solutions simplify complex IT, improve clinical and academic operations, and provide a reliable foundation for dental schools, DSOs, and group practices to grow with confidence. We focus on execution, resilience, and long-term partnership so dental professionals can stay focused on patient care and education.

Role Description

The Azure Cloud Systems Engineer designs, implements, and maintains Hudson Cloud Systems' Azure-based infrastructure supporting dental practices, DSOs, and healthcare institutions.The role focuses on Azure IaaS/PaaS, AVD, and mission-critical Cloud Portal operations, ensuring reliability, scalability, security, and HIPAA-compliant performance across all environments.​

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage Azure compute, storage, networking, and managed services.​
• Build and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery using ASR, Azure Backup, and geo-redundant storage.​
• Plan, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments including session hosts and user profiles.​
• Integrate Azure AD with on-prem identity solutions for seamless authentication.​
• Implement HIPAA-aligned security: encryption, segmentation, RBAC, and related controls.​
• Automate deployments using IaC (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).​
• Build CI/CD workflows with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.​
• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights for performance and security visibility.​
• Collaborate with Security, Business Development, and Field Support on client deployments and escalations.​
• Document infrastructure, procedures, and configuration changes for compliance and operational continuity.​
• Stay current on Azure platform updates and evaluate new cloud technologies.​

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience.​
• 3–5 years hands-on Azure engineering experience across core services.​
• Experience deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop or similar VDI platforms.​
• Proficiency with IaC (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python).​
• Strong networking knowledge: VNets, VPN/ExpressRoute, NSGs, security architecture.​
• Understanding of healthcare IT requirements including HIPAA compliance.​
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights.​
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.​
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.​

Performance Expectations

• Maintain 99.9 percent uptime for Cloud Portal Azure systems.​
• Complete infrastructure deployments and updates within agreed timelines.​
• Deliver monthly system performance, security, and compliance reports to the CTO.​
• Resolve escalated technical incidents within 48 hours, coordinating with Microsoft support when required.​