Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.
Job Description Summary:
Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer to work with our Technology and Innovation team in our Philadelphia or Minneapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to analyzing our current on prem and cloud computer networks, make recommendations to implement repairs, modifications, and upgrades, with the ability to diagnose and resolve system errors and technical issues. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.
Job Description:
What you would do:
Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions that support business and operational objectives.
Architect secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments using Azure best practices.
Lead cloud modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives.
Build and manage hybrid identity solutions across Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
Implement and support Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls, including Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, and Zero Trust security models.
Design, manage, and secure Azure infrastructure, including networking, storage, compute, backup, and platform services.
Develop automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, ARM, or Terraform.
Manage cloud security, compliance, monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and Microsoft security technologies such as Defender and Sentinel.
Administer and govern Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform.
Lead technical projects, establish engineering standards, mentor team members, and provide advanced operational and escalation support.
What is expected:
Ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
Ability to take direction and accept supervision
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team oriented collaborative environment
What we offer:
Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
Generous…