REMOTE Azure Operations Engineer

One of our top clients in the defense space is seeking an experienced and motivated Cloud Operations engineer to join their corporate Infrastructure Services team to focus on Public Cloud infrastructure solutions within AWS and Azure. In this role, the Cloud Operations Engineer will support a leading defense client by managing and optimizing Public Cloud infrastructure within AWS and Azure, with a focus on a high-impact SAP migration project. Day-to-day responsibilities include owning and updating operational documentation, supporting program environments during critical post-deployment “hypercare” phases, and managing the release process for deploying Azure landing zones. The engineer will work extensively with Terraform to build and maintain infrastructure, troubleshoot and improve Python automation scripts, and validate readiness prior to operational handoff. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions, as well as strict adherence to security and regulatory standards in a highly controlled environment. Participation in on-call rotations to support production deployments and resolve issues is also expected.

Compensation: $70-85/HR Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401K retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

• 5+ years in Cloud Operations, Release Engineering, or similar
• Strong experience with Azure (especially landing zones)
• Familiarity with SAP systems and migrations
• Proficiency in Ansible (writing and troubleshooting playbooks)
• Solid Linux experience (SuSE preferred)
• Hands-on with Terraform for IaC
• Skilled in Python (troubleshooting and improving existing code)
• Background in highly regulated or government environments
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Familiarity with AWS and/or GCP
• Version control with Git
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Architect, SuSE Admin/Engineer)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.