Sr. Azure Cloud Architect / Engineer — Part-Time Freelance Location: Remote Engagement: Part-time / freelance / project-based Availability: Ongoing, as-needed support Company: SKYTEK Solutions, LLC About the Role We are looking for a senior-level Azure Cloud Architect / Engineer to assist our team on a part-time freelance basis with advanced Azure infrastructure, security, automation, and cloud architecture projects. This is not an entry-level or basic admin role. We need someone who is highly experienced, hands-on, and comfortable working in real enterprise environments. The ideal candidate has deep experience designing, securing, deploying, and supporting Azure IaaS environments using Microsoft best practices, the Cloud Adoption Framework, Terraform/IaC, runbooks, CI/CD pipelines, and strong security controls. You will work alongside our internal engineering team on client cloud environments, architecture reviews, migrations, automation, hardening, and ongoing optimization. Responsibilities The selected consultant will assist with: Designing and reviewing Azure IaaS environments Azure landing zone architecture using Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework principles Hub-and-spoke network design, VPN, routing, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and private networking Terraform / Infrastructure as Code development and review Azure DevOps or GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment Azure Automation runbooks and operational automation Security hardening of Azure environments Identity and access design using Entra ID, PIM, RBAC, MFA, and Conditional Access Backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, alerting, and operational readiness Cost optimization, rightsizing, and Azure best-practice reviews Documentation of architecture, runbooks, deployment processes, and support procedures Assisting with complex troubleshooting and escalation support Required Experience The right candidate must have strong hands-on experience with: Microsoft Azure IaaS Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Azure landing zones Terraform / IaC Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines Azure Automation runbooks Azure networking Entra ID / Azure AD RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access, MFA Azure security best practices Backup, DR, monitoring, logging, and governance Enterprise client environments Preferred Experience Strong preference for candidates with experience in: MSP or consulting environments Multi-tenant or multi-client Azure support Azure Migrate Windows Server workloads in Azure Active Directory integration with Azure Defender for Cloud Sentinel / SIEM integrations Policy-as-Code Bicep, ARM templates, or PowerShell automation SOC 2 / ISO 27001 aligned environments Regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or enterprise manufacturing Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Senior, experienced, and confident Hands-on, not just theoretical Security-focused Excellent at documenting work Able to explain complex cloud decisions clearly Comfortable working with an MSP engineering team Reliable, responsive, and professional Able to jump into existing environments and quickly assess what is needed Focused on doing things the right way, not quick-and-dirty cloud builds Engagement Details This is a part-time freelance role with ongoing project work. Hours may vary based on client needs, but we are looking for someone who can become a trusted senior cloud resource for advanced Azure architecture and engineering support. Availability during some US business hours is preferred. How to Apply Please include: A brief summary of your Azure architecture experience Examples of Azure IaaS or landing zone projects you have completed Your experience with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines Your experience with Azure security, CAF, and governance Your hourly rate and general availability Any relevant Microsoft certifications Screening Questions Please answer the following: Describe an Azure landing zone you designed or implemented. What architecture did you use? How do you structure Terraform for enterprise Azure deployments? What are the most important Azure security controls you implement by default? Have you built CI/CD pipelines for Azure infrastructure deployment? Please explain. How do you approach cost optimization and governance in Azure?

Founder-led cloud infrastructure agency specializing in regulated environments healthcare and defense engineering teams. We need a B2B SEO strategist to lead organic growth not a generalist SEO operator. Current state: brand, website, pillar pages, and first content cluster are live. Ranking on page 2 for our primary keyword after 30 days. Ready to invest in real SEO strategy to push to page 1 and build topical authority across our service areas. The work: Strategic audit of current site (pillar page, blog content, technical SEO) 90-day and 12-month content cluster roadmap Keyword research focused on commercial intent and buyer journey Topical authority development across 3-5 content pillars Internal linking architecture and on-page optimization Performance tracking tied to pipeline metrics, not just traffic Content brief development for in-house writing Required: 5+ years SEO experience specifically with B2B SaaS, B2B services, or technical companies Portfolio of case studies showing organic traffic growth and pipeline impact for B2B clients Demonstrated understanding of topical authority, content clusters, and intent mapping Native English communication (US/UK/Canada/Australia preferred) Not a fit: E-commerce, local SEO, or affiliate marketing background Strategy that starts with "keyword research" without commercial context Sub-$50/hour rates Promises of specific ranking outcomes Engagement: Starting at 5-10 hours per week, hourly or fixed-fee per deliverable. Long-term retainer potential for the right partner. Direct access to the founder for briefings and decisions. To apply, share: 2-3 case studies from B2B clients with specific metrics (traffic, rankings, pipeline impact) Your perspective on building topical authority for a new domain in a competitive technical niche Your typical engagement structure and timeline to first results

DESCRIPTION We're a small applied AI lab running a live, production-track AI product for an institutional financial services client. The work is technical, fast-moving, and high-stakes. We need to fill a critical infrastructure role with someone senior, collaborative, and genuinely excited about building in the current AI tooling ecosystem. THE ROLE You'll own the data infrastructure layer for an AI-powered intelligence platform built on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This is a hands-on engineering position — you're responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the pipelines that feed a live AI scoring engine. The environment is agentic. Data moves from 15+ heterogeneous external sources (APIs, PDFs, regulatory filings, web) through Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers into a scoring and inference system. The hard problems are extraction quality, schema normalization, pipeline reliability, and getting the right data to the scoring engine in the right shape. You'll work directly with the technical lead and engagement lead. No layers. Fast decisions. WHAT YOU'LL OWN + Data pipeline architecture and delivery across Bronze (raw ingestion), Silver (normalization, NLP extraction, entity resolution), and Gold (unified output, scoring-ready) layers + Microsoft Fabric lakehouse implementation — OneLake, Data Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, Warehouse, and downstream system integration + Microsoft Foundry (formerly Azure AI Studio) — agent orchestration, prompt pipelines, and AI model integration within a secure Azure tenancy + Azure Data Factory orchestration for structured source ingestion +Salesforce integration via Snowflake native connector — field mapping, custom object schemas, sync reliability Extraction pipelines for unstructured sources (PDFs, regulatory filings, web content), coordinating with Azure OpenAI-based extraction agents +Data governance and security posture — all data stays within the client's Azure tenancy; data residency is non-negotiable REQUIRED: Technical Skills + Microsoft Fabric — production experience, not sandbox. You should be able to speak to Lakehouse vs. Warehouse tradeoffs, OneLake architecture, and real pipeline implementation. Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Studio — hands-on with agent deployments, prompt flow, model endpoints, and Azure OpenAI integration within an enterprise Azure tenancy + Azure Data Factory — pipeline authoring, trigger management, connector configuration, monitoring +Snowflake — Gold layer data warehousing, schema design, query optimization, native connector usage (specifically Salesforce) + Python — data engineering contexts: pandas, PySpark, API clients, extraction scripts + SQL — complex joins, window functions, schema design; SQL Server preferred + Azure Blob Storage / ADLS Gen2 — Parquet/Delta format, access control, lifecycle management REQUIRED: AI-Augmented Development This is a hard requirement. You should be actively using AI coding tools to multiply your output — fluency with Claude Code, Cursor, and OpenAI Codex as part of your daily development workflow. If these aren't already in your stack, this isn't the right fit. We hire for multiplied output, not raw hours. REQUIRED: Demonstrable Work We don't evaluate resumes alone. Bring something — a GitHub repo, a deployed pipeline, an architecture document you authored, a case study with real numbers. We should be able to look at your work and understand what you built, what decisions you made, and why. Work under NDA is fine if you can describe it in enough detail to convey complexity and ownership. ATTITUDE & WORK STYLE Comfortable with Agile Scrum and its accompanying ceremonies. You raise issues early and help solve them. You communicate tradeoffs clearly without over-explaining. You're comfortable with evolving specs and don't need to win the architecture argument — just build the right thing within the approved stack. We're a small, senior team with low friction and direct communication. That's the environment; it works if you work with it. THE STACK The client environment has specific technology approvals. Production work runs on Azure OpenAI (client-hosted), Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Foundry, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Salesforce via Snowflake native connector, and SQL Server. LangChain, DeepSeek, and the external Claude API are not approved for this environment. NICE TO HAVES Experience with financial services or institutional investment data (SEC EDGAR, public pension filings, regulatory documents), familiarity with InvestorFlow or Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, unstructured document extraction at scale, or Azure Purview.

We are a medically backed, pre-seed healthtech platform preparing for an immediate enterprise pilot deployment. Our core user interface, interactive data features, and content architecture are functionally built utilizing modern AI-assisted development tools. We are seeking a senior, hands-on engineer with specific healthtech deployment experience to serve as our Execution Contractor for an immediate hardening sprint. You will own the backend security architecture, external cloud infrastructure configuration, and technical compliance validation required to transition our high-fidelity MVP into a secure production environment. What You’ll Do Harden Backend Security: Transition frontend route guards into strict, server-side authentication and authorization boundaries across all data-access paths. Architect Secure Infrastructure: Migrate core data architectures out of staging environments and securely provision an external, HIPAA-compliant cloud database tier. Manage Vendor & Compliance Workflows: Audit our technical vendor stack to securely embed enterprise API protocols, ensuring strict data handling and compliance alignment across all integrated platforms. Validate & Sign-Off: Run edge-case testing and performance audits to completely secure data handling pipelines, delivering a technical go/no-go sign-off for our upcoming pilot cohort. The Technical Stack Frontend: React 18+, TypeScript Backend: Node.js, Express.js Database/ORM: PostgreSQL via Drizzle ORM Environment/Tooling: WebSockets, Enterprise AI APIs, Secure Cloud Infrastructure (AWS / Supabase) Who You Are A seasoned full-stack or backend engineer with a proven track record of successfully deploying applications into live clinical, medical, or heavily regulated environments. Deeply knowledgeable in server-side encryption, data pseudonymization, and secure cloud networking. Highly comfortable inheriting, auditing, and optimizing architectures built alongside AI-assisted development workflows. An execution-focused builder who thrives in high-velocity sprints and values absolute production discipline. To Apply: Please submit your proposal directly through Upwork with a brief summary of your healthtech deployment experience, specifically highlighting your experience with secure data pipelines, PostgreSQL, and HIPAA configurations.

Hello, I'm looking for an experienced automation engineer or systems integrator to build a cloud-based automated messaging system for our restaurant operations. We operate 10 restaurant locations with approximately 40 Motorola TLK 25 radios using WAVE PTX. The goal is to use Radio.co to schedule already created operational voice mp3 reminders (opening procedures, food safety checks, labor reviews, closing tasks, etc.) and automatically broadcast those messages to designated WAVE PTX talk groups. The proposed solution would utilize: * Radio.co for scheduling and audio content * Azure Windows VM as a dedicated cloud-hosted dispatch workstation * WAVE PTX Dispatch for radio communications * Virtual audio routing and PTT automation to transmit scheduled messages to Motorola TLK 25 devices We're looking for someone who can design, deploy, test, and document the complete solution, including Azure configuration, audio routing, automation, monitoring, and scalability for future growth. If you have experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, streaming audio, dispatch systems, or Motorola WAVE PTX, please let me know how you would approach this project. We have a clear vision and proposed architecture for this project and are looking for a skilled developer to help execute, validate, and deploy it. The objective is to create a cloud-based automated messaging system that uses Radio.co for scheduled voice reminders and broadcasts those messages to Motorola TLK 25 radios through WAVE PTX Dispatch. We anticipate utilizing an Azure Windows VM, virtual audio routing, and automated Push-to-Talk activation to create a reliable, scalable solution for restaurant operations. At this stage, we need a technical expert who can review our proposed workflow, identify any improvements or challenges, and then build, test, document, and deploy the solution. The ideal candidate has experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, audio streaming, browser automation, dispatch systems, or Motorola WAVE PTX. We value practical execution and problem-solving and are looking for someone who can take an existing concept and turn it into a production-ready system.

Systems Administrator – Opportunity Overview Position Summary A family-owned organization is seeking a well-rounded Systems Administrator (“jack of all trades”) to support and modernize their IT environment. This role will report directly to the CFO (and potentially COO) and will play a key role in cloud migration, infrastructure optimization, and application support. --- Work Environment & Schedule • Work Model: Hybrid (open to flexibility) • Office Hours: Office opens at 6:00 AM • Core Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST • After-Hours Expectation: • Occasional support needed for dispatch later in the day • Potential Saturday morning availability --- Team Structure • Team expansion to 2 IT hires total: • Systems Administrator (this role) • IT Support resource (reports/supports Sys Admin) --- Key Responsibilities • Serve as a generalist across infrastructure and systems • Support cloud migration initiatives and environment optimization • Assist with transition away from on-prem data center • Improve security posture and disaster recovery capabilities • Manage application transitions (moving to new systems) • Provide web application support • Includes understanding an internally developed driver application (being phased out) • Troubleshoot and resolve time zone and system update issues • Example: MST vs EST discrepancies affecting driver reporting • Collaborate with operations/dispatch on system-related issues • Identify gaps and implement improvements via scripting and automation --- Technical Requirements • Strong experience with: • Microsoft ecosystem (core focus) • Azure • Microsoft 365 • Active Directory (AD) • SQL • Cloud Migration • Experience working across split or hybrid environments • Exposure to: • Web application support • Infrastructure modernization • Ability to: • Script and automate processes (PowerShell or similar) • Analyze and troubleshoot complex system issues --- Key Initiatives / Projects • Ongoing cloud migration strategy (splitting workloads across environments) • Transitioning to a new application ecosystem • Eliminating legacy data center infrastructure • Enhancing security and disaster recovery frameworks • Addressing time zone discrepancies impacting operations • Evaluating and improving existing scripting/automation gaps --- Candidate Profile • True “jack of all trades” with broad IT systems experience • Comfortable operating in a lean IT team • Strong communication skills to work with business leadership (CFO/COO) • Ability to support both strategic initiatives and daily operations • Experience in logistics, dispatch, or driver-based systems is a plus --- Certifications / Education • Verification required for: • CompTIA certifications (or equivalent foundational certifications) • Relevant education and technical credentials --- Interview Process • Initial screening: Scheduled for first week of July --- Additional Notes • Environment includes dispatch operations across multiple time zones • Systems may require tuning to ensure accurate reporting across MST/EST • Vendor/OEM involvement may be part of troubleshooting efforts

Crestmont is a private investment firm focused on principal investing, special situations, and private market opportunities across healthcare, energy, technology, and real assets. We are a growing organization with multiple affiliated entities and investment vehicles, and a distributed team that utilizes modern cloud-based systems. We are seeking a highly organized, responsive, and technically capable IT professional to serve as our outsourced IT administrator and technology coordinator. Scope of Work The selected contractor will act as our go-to resource for managing and maintaining our business technology infrastructure, including: Domain & DNS Management - Manage and maintain company domains - Configure and update DNS records - Coordinate domain registrations, renewals, and transfers - Troubleshoot website, email, and DNS-related issues - Update website as needed Email Administration - Administer Google Workspace - Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts - Manage aliases, forwarding rules, groups, and shared inboxes - Implement email security best practices - Assist with deliverability and email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) Cloud & Collaboration Systems - Support Google Drive and shared file permissions - Maintain user access and security settings - Assist with Slack administration - Coordinate user onboarding and offboarding Software & Vendor Management - Maintain inventory of software subscriptions and licenses - Coordinate with vendors and support teams Manage user access across platforms such as: - Google Workspace - Slack - Cloze CRM - Constant Contact - Juniper Square - DocuSign - Dropbox and/or Google Drive - Other business applications as needed Security & Compliance - Implement and maintain MFA policies - Conduct periodic access reviews - Maintain password and access management procedures - Assist with cybersecurity best practices and recommendations - Address cybersecurity threats and concerns Special Projects - Configure integrations and automations (Zapier preferred) - Assist with system migrations - Support new technology implementations - Recommend improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs Ideal Candidate - 5+ years administering Google Workspace and cloud-based business systems - Strong DNS and domain management experience - Familiarity with investment firms, professional services firms, family offices, or private equity environments preferred - Experience with Zapier or workflow automation tools - Strong communication skills - Available during U.S. business hours for urgent issues - Comfortable working independently and proactively Engagement Structure - Fractional / ongoing contractor relationship - Estimated 5–15 hours per month initially, with additional project-based work - Long-term relationship preferred - Hourly or monthly retainer proposals welcome To Apply Please provide: A brief summary of your relevant experience Examples of similar organizations you have supported Your hourly rate or preferred monthly retainer Availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours Any certifications or specialized expertise Experience with Google Workspace, DNS management, Zapier, and cybersecurity

We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the development and review of technical e-learning content focused on cloud infrastructure, Windows Server hybrid services, and Azure development environments. Certifications / Expertise Needed Candidates should have direct experience with and ideally hold one or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204) Project Scope This role will primarily support asynchronous e-learning content development and technical validation, including: -Reviewing technical scripts for accuracy -Reviewing storyboards and visual technical flows -Providing SME feedback and corrections -Validating technical examples and enterprise realism -Assisting with terminology, workflows, and best practices -Supporting instructional design teams with technical clarification when needed Ideal Background We are looking for candidates with: -Real-world enterprise experience in AWS and/or Azure environments -Windows Server and hybrid infrastructure experience -Strong understanding of cloud administration and development workflows -Experience working with technical training or certification prep content (preferred but not required) -Ability to provide clear, concise asynchronous feedback Engagement Details: -Remote -Flexible / asynchronous work -Part-time contract support -Immediate availability preferred To Apply Please include: -Which certifications you currently hold -Relevant hands-on experience related to the certifications above -Your availability over the next few weeks -Any previous SME, instructional design, or e-learning experience We’re looking to move quickly and are currently identifying experts for upcoming production phases.

Technical Skills: Languages: PHP, Python, JavaScript, SQL Databases & Tools: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB DevOps & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitHub Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our team. In this role, you will design and develop robust integrations with CRM platforms, architect and optimize database solutions, and contribute to our cloud infrastructure as code initiatives. You will work with modern technologies including PHP, Python, SQL, and AWS while managing containerized applications, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and interfacing with third party development teams. This is a full-stack role bridging backend development with DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain CRM integrations with leading platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and Actionstep - Architect and optimize database solutions, including schema design, indexing strategies, performance tuning, and backup strategies - Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS - Develop, deploy, and manage Docker containerized applications using Docker Compose and container orchestration tools - Write clean, maintainable code in Javascript, PHP and Python - Develop and execute complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, reporting, and ETL pipeline development - Configure and optimize AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, security groups, and IAM policies - Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment - Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for production environments - Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members - Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with minimal downtime, implementing reliability improvements Required Qualifications: - 7+ years of professional software development experience - Advanced proficiency in PHP, Javascript, & Python - Expert-level SQL knowledge with experience in relational database design, optimization, and data warehouse architecture - Proven experience developing CRM integrations with REST APIs. - Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines - Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, security groups, and IAM - Proficiency with Docker and container orchestration (Docker Compose, Kubernetes experience preferred) - Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation - Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus) - Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Actionstep - Experience designing and maintaining data warehouse solutions - Kubernetes experience for container orchestration at scale - Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda) - Contribution to open-source projects - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field