Azure Engineer

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of an Azure Engineer II or Azure Engineer III to join our Infrastructure and Operations department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters) or Rocklin, California. This full-time position reports to the Senior Azure Architect and deploys, configures, automates, monitors and supports Azure cloud infrastructure and services in an enterprise environment. Using Azure engineering expertise, established standards and sound judgment, this role helps deliver secure, reliable and scalable cloud solutions while supporting cloud operations, modernization and governance initiatives. The role collaborates with technology teams and vendors to implement and continuously improve cloud capabilities that support AgWest's business objectives.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II: 

Typical starting range: $80,000 - $110,100

Full base salary range: $80,000 - $142,000

Annual performance-based incentive target is 12 or 15% of base depending on experience.

Level III:

Typical starting range: $99,900 - $138,500

Full base salary range: $99,900 - $173,500

Annual performance-based incentive target is 18% of base.

The base salary range for this position in Rocklin, California is:

Level II: 

Typical starting range: $91,500 - $126,600

Full base salary range: $91,500 - $163,000

Annual performance-based incentive target is 12 or 15% of base depending on experience.

Level III:

Typical starting range: $114,600 - $159,500

Full base salary range: $114,600 - $199,800

Annual performance-based incentive target is 18% of base.

*Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position. 

Essential Duties

• Cloud Infrastructure Engineering & Implementation
  • Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure in alignment with enterprise architecture, security requirements, and operational standards.
  • Perform cloud migration, modernization, and integration activities by analyzing requirements, planning implementation, provisioning resources, and validating deployments.
  • Configure and support secure Azure networking solutions that enable reliable connectivity across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Automation, DevOps & Standardized Delivery
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and scripts that support scalable, repeatable, and efficient cloud operations.
  • Participate in cloud provisioning workflows, CI/CD pipeline integration, and operational automation that improve consistency, quality, resiliency, and delivery speed.
  • Provide technical guidance, peer support, knowledge sharing and training on Azure engineering best practices, automation, operational procedures and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Security, Governance & Compliance
  • Evaluate, implement, and support Azure security and compliance controls to protect cloud resources and maintain regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Apply and maintain cloud governance standards, including resource management, access controls, configuration baselines, and technical documentation.
• Operations, Optimization & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Monitor, analyze, and optimize Azure environments for performance, reliability, availability, security, resiliency, and cost efficiency; identify patterns from operational data and recommend improvements to standards, configurations, and practices.
  • Investigate and resolve cloud infrastructure issues and service incidents using Azure monitoring, logging and operational tools.
  • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient and well-integrated cloud solutions that support organizational objectives.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

• AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for all-staff or team meetings not included in the standard travel requirements for the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training,and experience
• Generally requires three to five years of hands-on experience deploying, automating, monitoring, and supporting cloud infrastructure in an enterprise environment, preferably with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure
• Working knowledge of core Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, security, and platform management capabilities, with the ability to apply established procedures to routine and moderately complex assignments
• Working knowledge of Azure networking services and cloud connectivity concepts, including virtual networks, routing, DNS, network security controls, and hybrid connectivity
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, including on-premises integration, secure connectivity, and operational support, with guidance on new or complex configurations
• Ability to analyze possible solutions to moderately complex cloud infrastructure problems using acquired technical experience, sound judgment and documented precedents
• Working proficiency with scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices using tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, document work clearly, and know when to seek guidance or escalate issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure automation and infrastructure-as-code practices using Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and related cloud engineering tools
• Professional Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to build knowledge of company processes, customer needs, technical standards, and related technology disciplines
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, cloud provisioning workflows, infrastructure monitoring, backup and recovery processes, and operational runbooks
• Experience working with managed service providers, vendors and third-party technology partners
• Experience implementing or supporting cloud governance, policy management, access controls, or security best practices
• Experience working in regulated or complex environments; familiarity with financial institution operations is preferred

Workplace Flexibility

• After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend.

Benefits Offered by AgWest

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! 

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:   https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

#LI-Hybrid 

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.

Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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