STEM OPT Azure Cloud Engineer Jobs
Azure Cloud Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, typically qualifying under computer science and engineering CIP codes that unlock the 24-month extension beyond your initial 12 months. Every employer who hires you must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your role must connect directly to your STEM degree field.
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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Ignition Tax Product practice.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for managing the Azure environment, enhancing operational efficiency
- Design, implement, and administer Azure environments that support our mission-critical enterprise systems, ensuring system stability
- Serve as a Cloud DevOps subject matter expert, driving innovation, and sharing knowledge across the team
- Create and update supporting documentation for processes and Cloud automated tools, promoting standardization and knowledge sharing
- Handle Cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation ensuring system security
- Collaborate closely with the application team for the deployment of new and existing applications, fostering cross-functional teamwork
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum three years of recent experience in Cloud DevOps, specifically with Azure environment management and engineering
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in computer science, information technology, or related field experience is preferred; High school diploma or GED required
- Proven experience in developing automation scripts and managing large, mission-critical enterprise systems
- Demonstrated expertise in Cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation
- Excellent collaboration skills; great understanding of Azure Services, Network, and Security with experience working closely with application teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to create and update supporting documentation for processes and Cloud automated tools
COMPENSATION
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6718_9_25
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
LOCATION
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
INTRODUCTION
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Ignition Tax Product practice.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for managing the Azure environment, enhancing operational efficiency
- Design, implement, and administer Azure environments that support our mission-critical enterprise systems, ensuring system stability
- Serve as a Cloud DevOps subject matter expert, driving innovation, and sharing knowledge across the team
- Create and update supporting documentation for processes and Cloud automated tools, promoting standardization and knowledge sharing
- Handle Cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation ensuring system security
- Collaborate closely with the application team for the deployment of new and existing applications, fostering cross-functional teamwork
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum three years of recent experience in Cloud DevOps, specifically with Azure environment management and engineering
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in computer science, information technology, or related field experience is preferred; High school diploma or GED required
- Proven experience in developing automation scripts and managing large, mission-critical enterprise systems
- Demonstrated expertise in Cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation
- Excellent collaboration skills; great understanding of Azure Services, Network, and Security with experience working closely with application teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to create and update supporting documentation for processes and Cloud automated tools
COMPENSATION
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6718_9_25
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
LOCATION
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Azure Cloud Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your DSO and cross-reference it against STEM OPT's designated degree list. Computer science, computer engineering, and information technology codes all support Azure Cloud Engineer roles, but electrical engineering or applied math degrees may need DSO confirmation.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Before investing time in any application, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify using the E-Verify employer search. Smaller cloud consultancies and regional IT firms frequently lack enrollment, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers regardless of how strong the role looks.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area before evaluating an offer. Your I-983 training plan must connect your Azure work to your STEM degree, and employers who underpay relative to prevailing wage often signal weak compliance infrastructure that creates problems at extension filing.
Draft your I-983 training plan before accepting
Azure Cloud Engineer roles should map specific learning objectives to your degree field, such as distributed systems, cloud architecture, or network security. Negotiate the training plan language with your hiring manager before your start date so your DSO can approve it without last-minute revisions.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified sponsoring employers
Search Azure Cloud Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. This cuts out the manual screening step and focuses your applications on companies already equipped to file your extension paperwork.
Align your start date to protect cap-gap coverage
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically through September 30. Confirm with your DSO that your employment end date leaves enough runway for timely H-1B registration.
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Does an Azure Cloud Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems, and the Azure Cloud Engineer role connects meaningfully to that field. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree's CIP code to the official STEM OPT designated degree list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. The role itself does not determine eligibility; your degree does.
Does my employer need to be on E-Verify to hire me as a STEM OPT student?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, not a preference. If your employer isn't enrolled before your extension start date, your STEM OPT authorization is invalid even if USCIS has already approved the extension. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting any offer. Browse Azure Cloud Engineer roles at employers already verified for STEM OPT compliance on Migrate Mate.
What should the I-983 training plan include for an Azure Cloud Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe a structured, degree-related learning experience, not just a list of daily tasks. For Azure Cloud Engineer roles, that means identifying specific technical competencies you'll develop, such as cloud infrastructure design, DevOps pipelines, identity and access management, or distributed systems, and connecting each to your STEM degree curriculum. Your employer's designated representative signs the plan, and your DSO must approve it before your extension period begins.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment after I start?
If your employer terminates or loses E-Verify enrollment during your STEM OPT period, your work authorization is affected. USCIS requires that employers maintain enrollment for the full duration of your extension. You must report a material change in employer compliance status to your DSO within five business days. In practice, this usually means finding a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or your authorization lapses.
Can cap-gap protect my Azure Cloud Engineer job if my H-1B is selected in the lottery?
Yes, if your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the H-1B lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, and further through October 1 if your petition is still pending. You can continue working in your Azure Cloud Engineer role during this period without interruption, provided your employer filed before your OPT end date.
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