Job Description
The Cloud Engineer – Azure Platform will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This role requires expertise in Azure architecture, automation, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with federal standards.
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Required Skills & Experience
o You have an active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret
o Ability to be onsite in Washington, DC 5 days/week.
o 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments.
o 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering
o 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines
o 3+ years of experience using Terraform for IaC
o 3+ years of experience using GitLab
o Minimum of 4 years experience with PowerShell scripting
o You have an Azure Solutions Architect certification (preferred) or equivalent Azure certification.
o You have strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory (ADD), encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards).
o You have hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps services.
o You have experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating Azure, and on-premise infrastructure.
o You have strong proficiency in Azure networking services (Virtual Networks, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, Express Route, or Azure Load Balancer/Application Gateway).
o You are proficient in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management.
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.