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Azure Cloud Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation requirement, a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is standard. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian engineers can pursue U.S. roles year-round without timing their applications around an H-1B visa draw.
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At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.
For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.
We are looking for a hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in GitHub Actions, Azure Cloud, AKS, Entra ID, Azure App Services, and AI Foundry integrations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, securing application deployments, configuring Azure services, and supporting AI-enabled applications deployed within the Azure ecosystem.
The role requires deep understanding of Azure identity management, cloud-native application deployment, Kubernetes operations, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps best practices.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
DevOps & CI/CD
- Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Automate application build, release, deployment, and rollback processes.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deployment automation.
- Establish branching strategies, release governance, and deployment standards.
Azure Platform Administration
- Manage and support Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, and security controls.
- Configure and maintain Azure App Services, Function Apps, and related platform services.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and monitoring.
- Support production deployments and operational excellence initiatives.
Identity & Security
- Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Design and manage RBAC, Managed Identities, Service Principals, Enterprise Applications, and access governance.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization patterns across applications and services.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance requirements.
AKS & Container Platform
- Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Configure ingress, secrets management, container registries, scaling policies, and monitoring.
- Support containerization using Docker and Kubernetes best practices.
- Troubleshoot cluster, networking, and deployment issues.
Azure AI & AI Foundry Integration
- Configure and maintain Azure AI Foundry connectivity and application bindings.
- Integrate AI services into enterprise applications through secure deployment pipelines.
- Manage secrets, endpoints, model deployments, and environment configurations.
- Support AI application lifecycle management across development, testing, and production environments.
Monitoring & Operations
- Implement observability using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and dashboards.
- Perform root cause analysis, incident resolution, and platform optimization.
- Develop operational runbooks and support automation initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Azure DevOps and Cloud Engineering.
- Strong expertise in GitHub Actions and CI/CD automation.
- Hands-on experience with Azure App Services and cloud-native deployments.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, Managed Identities, and Service Principals.
- Experience managing and troubleshooting AKS environments.
- Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, and governance.
- Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or scripting languages for automation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI deployment experience.
- Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
- GitHub Enterprise administration.
- Azure API Management.
- DevSecOps and security scanning tools.
- Monitoring and observability platforms.
Tools & Technologies
- GitHub Actions
- Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Azure App Services
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Container Registry (ACR)
- Azure AI Foundry
- Azure Monitor & Application Insights
- Terraform / Bicep
- Docker & Kubernetes
- PowerShell / Bash
Key Success Metrics
- Reliable CI/CD adoption across projects
- Deployment automation and release efficiency
- Platform uptime and operational stability
- Security compliance and RBAC governance
- AKS platform performance and scalability
- Successful AI Foundry and Azure service integrations
COMPENSATION
The starting pay range for this role is [85-90 $ W2 hourly range]. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
ABOUT NTT DATA SERVICES
NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($x - x/hourly). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.
INTRODUCTION
At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.
For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.
We are looking for a hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in GitHub Actions, Azure Cloud, AKS, Entra ID, Azure App Services, and AI Foundry integrations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, securing application deployments, configuring Azure services, and supporting AI-enabled applications deployed within the Azure ecosystem.
The role requires deep understanding of Azure identity management, cloud-native application deployment, Kubernetes operations, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps best practices.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
DevOps & CI/CD
- Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Automate application build, release, deployment, and rollback processes.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deployment automation.
- Establish branching strategies, release governance, and deployment standards.
Azure Platform Administration
- Manage and support Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, and security controls.
- Configure and maintain Azure App Services, Function Apps, and related platform services.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and monitoring.
- Support production deployments and operational excellence initiatives.
Identity & Security
- Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Design and manage RBAC, Managed Identities, Service Principals, Enterprise Applications, and access governance.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization patterns across applications and services.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance requirements.
AKS & Container Platform
- Deploy and manage applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Configure ingress, secrets management, container registries, scaling policies, and monitoring.
- Support containerization using Docker and Kubernetes best practices.
- Troubleshoot cluster, networking, and deployment issues.
Azure AI & AI Foundry Integration
- Configure and maintain Azure AI Foundry connectivity and application bindings.
- Integrate AI services into enterprise applications through secure deployment pipelines.
- Manage secrets, endpoints, model deployments, and environment configurations.
- Support AI application lifecycle management across development, testing, and production environments.
Monitoring & Operations
- Implement observability using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and dashboards.
- Perform root cause analysis, incident resolution, and platform optimization.
- Develop operational runbooks and support automation initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Azure DevOps and Cloud Engineering.
- Strong expertise in GitHub Actions and CI/CD automation.
- Hands-on experience with Azure App Services and cloud-native deployments.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, Managed Identities, and Service Principals.
- Experience managing and troubleshooting AKS environments.
- Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, and governance.
- Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or scripting languages for automation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI deployment experience.
- Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
- GitHub Enterprise administration.
- Azure API Management.
- DevSecOps and security scanning tools.
- Monitoring and observability platforms.
Tools & Technologies
- GitHub Actions
- Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Azure App Services
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Container Registry (ACR)
- Azure AI Foundry
- Azure Monitor & Application Insights
- Terraform / Bicep
- Docker & Kubernetes
- PowerShell / Bash
Key Success Metrics
- Reliable CI/CD adoption across projects
- Deployment automation and release efficiency
- Platform uptime and operational stability
- Security compliance and RBAC governance
- AKS platform performance and scalability
- Successful AI Foundry and Azure service integrations
COMPENSATION
The starting pay range for this role is [85-90 $ W2 hourly range]. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
ABOUT NTT DATA SERVICES
NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($x - x/hourly). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Azure Cloud Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the Azure Cloud Engineer role. A three-year Australian bachelor's in computer science or IT is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but have your transcripts ready to confirm field alignment.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have filed LCAs for cloud or Azure engineering roles. These employers already understand the E-3 visa process and won't need educating about sponsor obligations.
Frame the E-3 advantage clearly in job conversations
Many U.S. hiring managers conflate all work visas with the H-1B lottery. Tell them upfront: the E-3 has no lottery, no cap, and requires no I-129 petition for consular processing, so their legal costs and timelines are significantly lower.
Confirm your job description meets specialty occupation criteria
A posting that says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can undermine your E-3 application. Before accepting an offer, verify the job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific technical field, not just any bachelor's degree.
Start the LCA filing as soon as you have an offer
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your visa appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so you're not waiting on back-and-forth between your employer's HR team and a law firm.
Plan your consulate appointment around project start dates
E-3 visas are issued for up to two years, tied to your LCA validity period. Book your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth as soon as your LCA is certified, and align the start date on your offer letter to your target entry date.
E-3 Visa Azure Cloud Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Azure Cloud Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It filters jobs by visa type so you're only seeing employers open to the E-3 process, which saves time compared to screening generic job postings that rarely specify visa support for Australian nationals.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Azure Cloud Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Azure Cloud Engineer positions consistently require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies to E-3 petitions. The key is ensuring the job description explicitly states a degree requirement in a specific technical discipline, not just any degree.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Azure Cloud Engineers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap, so you can apply at any time of year and get a decision in weeks rather than waiting for an annual draw. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per year with a random selection process, meaning many qualified engineers aren't selected at all. For Australian citizens, the E-3 is a more reliable path into U.S. cloud engineering roles.
Can I switch Azure Cloud Engineer employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but the new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S., or a change of status if you're already inside the country. There's no portability provision like the one available for H-1B holders under AC21, so plan the transition timeline carefully around your current visa's expiry date.