Cloud Systems Engineer at Perficient

We currently have a career opportunity for a Cloud Systems Engineer to join our team located in St. Louis. This would be a hybrid schedule, onsite 3 days a week. (*may be open to other locations)

Job Overview:

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, and integration of company infrastructure related to cloud-hosted environments, primarily within Microsoft Azure but experience with AWS and GCP is a welcomed addition. This individual will help implement infrastructure policies and drive compliance with applicable external/internal security audit requirements.

In addition to working closely with IT team members, this role involves hands-on daily interaction with various business units to assist in providing solutions that support Perficient's customers.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze problems and recommend cloud-based solutions, products, and technologies to meet business objectives
• Design cloud-native architectures that support AI workloads, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Actively protect company IT assets, infrastructure, and data from external or internal threats
• Perform analysis of cloud infrastructure software and service needs
• Assist with automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for Azure environments
• Develop/maintain a multi-tenant environments segmenting client facing systems from internal systems
• Working knowledge of Agentic LLMs and connectivity between enterprise applications
• Implement role-based access control, encryption, and secure APIs.
• Troubleshoot and remediate cloud infrastructure issues
• Assist in configuration and maintenance of Azure firewalls, NSGs, and other security controls
• Participate in incident response for any breach, intrusion, or data theft
• Monitor Azure systems for anomalies, ensure proper maintenance and patch compliance
• Maintain system documentation and configuration for regulatory and audit purposes
• Coach and guide client services in cloud security incident response and escalation
• Escalated tier 3 support for cloud infrastructure-related systems
• Take ownership of customer issues and follow problems through to resolution
• Develop and maintain service procedures, policies, and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field from an accredited university required
• Azure certifications preferred (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305)
• 2+ years of experience working with cloud infrastructure administration and support.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected.
• Demonstrated understanding of cloud security concepts and infrastructure management practices
• Proven ability to translate functional or regulatory requirements into technical cloud solutions
• 1+ years of experience with Azure infrastructure services (VMs, Storage, Networking, Entra ID, etc.)
• Familiarity with automation tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform
• Proven ability to manage projects in a self-directed manner
• Strong knowledge of ITIL preferred

Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards
• Substantial time is spent working on a computer
• Light physical effort required, including handling objects up to 10 pounds
• Environment can be demanding and fast-paced
• Work schedule is generally 40 hours per week, but may exceed based on goals and demands

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $81,978 to $178,090. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

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ABOUT US

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.