Azure Cloud Engineer (MBI)

Post Date

Aug 21, 2025

Location

Providence,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22102
US
Oct 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DC0-804056

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Provision, configure, and oversee Azure subscriptions, virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and networking components. Organize resources with resource groups and tagging for governance and cost optimization. Design, configure, and maintain VNets, subnets, network security groups, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity to ensure secure and efficient network traffic flow. Continuously monitor Azure resources health and performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, proactively troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization to control costs and improve efficiency. Implement identity and access management with Azure AD, enforce governance policies using Azure Policy, configure encryption, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements to protect cloud environments. Design and manage backup strategies, configure recovery services, and regularly test disaster recovery plans to ensure data durability and business continuity. Develop automation scripts using Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates to streamline deployment, configuration, and operational tasks for consistency and scalability. Work cross-functionally with developers, security teams, and stakeholders to provide technical guidance, support cloud adoption, and facilitate smooth project deliveries. Implement security controls, including RBAC, NSGs, encryption, and Azure Defender. Monitor Azure resources and set up alerts using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and integration with Splunk. Support workloads migrations with Azure Migrate, Arc and other tools.

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Required Skills & Experience

4+ years of experience with designing, implementing, and supporting cloud applications, specifically in GovCloud environments
4+ years of experience with MS Azure, including MS Azure platform fundamentals, such as compute, networking, storage, and security services
Experience with Azure portal, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates
Experience with scripting and automation with Terraform
Experience with virtualization technologies and networking concepts, including Palo Alto, Prisma, Azure Virtual Networks, V Net Peering, Azure DNS, or Infoblox
Experience in monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
Experience with Azure Migrate of Azure security tools such as Azure Policy, Defender and Key Vault, and Identity Management
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
Azure Certifications, such as Microsoft Certified- Azure Administrator Associate Certification

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience managing hybrid cloud environments and integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure
Experience in configuring and managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps pipelines
Experience with advanced scripting capabilities and infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Bicep
Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA
Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and high-availability architectures on Azure
Experience in large-scale cloud migration or complex cloud architecture projects
Possession of strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

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.