Infrastructure/Cloud Engineer

Infrastructure/Cloud Engineer 

Avanade is looking for a looking for a Consultant level Infrastructure/Cloud Engineer who can design and deliver end to end enterprise solutions across cloud, workplace, networking, security, and multi-vendor environments. In this role, you’ll shape architecture strategy, guide solution planning, and lead engineering teams through complex implementations. You’ll work directly with clients and cross functional teams to translate business needs into scalable, high value solutions while providing expert guidance on governance and long-term technology evolution.

Come join us
There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person? 

Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working?  Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters. 

What you’ll do 

• Develop high‑level architectural approaches and lead engineering teams through solution design and delivery.
• Advise clients on IT strategy, including how to optimize spending on new and existing technologies and integrate solutions that drive organizational value.
• Work directly with clients to ensure smooth, effective design and implementation of Avanade solutions.
• Partner with cross‑functional technology and design teams to integrate technology, operations, and solution requirements into cohesive solution strategies.
• Apply technical and consulting expertise to guide clients on governance best practices, ensuring stability while enabling technology evolution to meet changing business needs.
• Coordinate work across multiple workstreams, processes, or projects.
• Own the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of your work, supporting chargeability and training expectations.

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Skills and experiences

• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a technology or consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Up to date knowledge of Microsoft technologies and product ecosystems.
• Experience with infrastructure solutions (particularly Microsoft), cloud technologies, networking, data center operations, platform migration, and enterprise directories.
• Knowledge of operations management, systems security, testing, databases, and mobility considerations.
• Prior experience leading technology infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure‑as‑code and how it intersects with DevOps models.
• Cross‑architecture skills to plan and support complex or multi‑cloud solutions.
• Advanced proficiency with PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Ability to understand customer processes and challenges and communicate them effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working with global and offshore teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, including setting goals for team members and acting as a key point of contact for clients.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical environments.

About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role:

• You love to work collaboratively with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
• You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.
• You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.
• You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.
• You are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources.

Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade: 

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications). 
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally. 
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth.
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you.

Find out more about some of our benefits here.

A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! 

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on
• Expanding your thinking   • Experimenting courageously   • Learning and pivoting
 
Inspire greatness in our people by
• Empowering every voice   • Encouraging boldness   • Celebrating progress 
 
Accelerate the impact of our people by
• Amazing the client   • Prioritizing what matters    • Acting as one

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 01/28/2026 and open for at least 30 days.

Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range
California                                           $115,200 - $145,350
Cleveland                                           $100,000 - $118,750
Colorado                                           $100,000 - $118,750
District of Columbia                         $115,200 - $136,800
Illinois                                                 $112,000 - $133,000
Maryland                                           $115,200 - $136,800
Massachusetts                                 $115,200 - $136,800
Minnesota                                         $112,000 - $133,000
New York                                           $122,400 - $145,350
New Jersey                                         $100,000 - $118,750
Washington                                       $115,200 - $136,800

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