Cloud Solutions Engineer

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 Cloud Solutions Engineer to work with our Technology, Information Security & Information Governance team in our Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles or downtown Indianapolis office. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing cloud architecture designs that result in robust, reliable, and secure cloud platform solutions. 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:

• Configures and maintains the Microsoft 365 tenant settings to align with firms’ requirements
• Implements and maintains security policies, compliance features, and data governance settings that include Microsoft Defender features
• Configures and manages Microsoft Intune, Teams, Power Apps, EOL with full working knowledge of entire Microsoft 365 suite
• Analyzes cloud technologies to determine inefficiencies and problems.
• Develops and designs cloud standards that are scalable
• Prepares network analytics, data reports, and operational manuals
• Maintains standard procedures and system standards to optimize the firm’s technology
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

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 maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours
• 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 paid time off

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $105,900.00 – $119,700.00.

Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law.  This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

What is required:

• Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology or related discipline, or comparable education and work experience
• Minimum of three to five years of cloud services experience
• Strong experience regarding cloud computing (including design, management, maintenance, and support)
• Extensive knowledge working with M365 E5 features
• Strong Active Directory knowledge
• Extensive knowledge Azure SAAS, PAAS

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.

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