Cloud Systems Engineer

About the role

The Bridgespan Group seeks a Cloud Systems Engineer to join its IT Infrastructure team in a remote India-based, cloud-first role. The position focuses on administering, configuring, and operating modern IT infrastructure with a primary emphasis on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Entra ID identity services. Day-to-day work includes managing identity systems, implementing Infrastructure as Code, enforcing Azure governance, supporting containerized workloads, and collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams. The role also contributes to cloud modernization, automation, monitoring, and mentoring junior team members.

What you’ll do

• Configure and maintain Microsoft Entra ID, including users, groups, roles, Conditional Access policies, MFA, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Administer and support Azure infrastructure including virtual machines, storage accounts, networking, and platform services.
• Manage Windows Server environments hosted in Azure virtual machines, including Active Directory domain controllers, DNS, DHCP, and file servers.
• Implement and support identity integrations for enterprise and SaaS applications using SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Support file storage solutions including Azure Files, SharePoint Online, and VM-based file services, ensuring appropriate access controls and data protection.
• Monitor system performance and availability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools; respond to and resolve incidents within defined service levels.
• Execute system updates, patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration changes across cloud and identity platforms.
• Support engineering and development teams by provisioning resources, managing access, and troubleshooting infrastructure and identity issues.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–8+ years of experience in systems administration, with strong experience in Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Azure certification AZ-104 (required).
• Hands-on experience managing Windows Server workloads including Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and file services in cloud-hosted environments.
• Strong experience administering Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, and identity governance concepts.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams.
• Proficiency with PowerShell and/or Azure CLI for automation and administration.
• Understanding of authentication and identity protocols including SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.

Nice to have

• Azure certification AZ-305 (preferred).
• Identity certification SC-300 (preferred).

Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.