Azure Cloud Engineer - Requires US SECRET Clearance

$120k – $150k • No equity
|
Remote •
United States
|5 years of exp
|Full Time

Posted: 3 months ago

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

Remote Work Policy

Remote only

Hires remotely

Everywhere

Preferred Timezones

Eastern Time

RelocationNot Allowed

Skills

Python

Virtualization

Gitlab

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

Azure DevOps

About the job

This position requires an ACTIVE SECRET security clearance. Your application will not be reviewed if you do not have an ACTIVE security clearance at SECRET or above.

Elevate Government Solutions is a high growth Technology Services company focused on driving technological change in the government space. Our teams engage with various government agencies to develop and deploy emerging technology solutions using a tailored Agile methodology.

We are seeking a seasoned, highly motivated and intellectually curious Azure Engineer to join our team working with a Federal client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft Windows, Azure cloud services, specifically with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and will be proficient in infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. This role will focus on designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure cloud environments to meet the needs of our enterprise clients.

The position will be a remote role open to US citizens residing in the United States with an ACTIVE SECRET security clearance.

https://app.trinethire.com/companies/22636-elevate-government-solutions/jobs/97243-azure-cloud-engineer

Responsibilities and Duties

Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure, with a focus on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the deployment and management of cloud resources.
Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable and secure cloud solutions.
Monitor and optimize cloud resources to ensure cost-effectiveness, performance, and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure infrastructure and AVD environments.
Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices in cloud operations.
Provide documentation, training, and support to internal teams and clients as needed.
Stay current with the latest Azure features, best practices, and industry trends.
Support Windows related engineering tasks in AWS.
Work in a fast-paced Agile environment with fluid requirements and changing priorities
Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner
Work closely with customers to implement and/or consult requested solutions
Possess considerable logic and understanding to analyze and troubleshoot problems
Must be able to work independently with little to no daily supervision, is a team player, open to ideas and learning.
Work in a distributed team environment where team members are spread across numerous locations and often communicate virtually to support clients.

Minimum Requirements

Ability to work with US Federal clients and possess an ACTIVE SECRET clearance
Proven experience as an Azure Engineer with a strong focus on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
Proficiency in using Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate cloud resource management.
Experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipeline creation and management.
Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, and governance best practices.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Desired Skills

Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect
(AZ-305), or Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400) or other Microsoft equivalent certifications
Experience with other IaC tools such as Ansible or ARM templates.
Familiarity with other DevOps tools and practices such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Gitlab.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Experience with enterprise-level deployments and managing cloud environments.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to take the initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Skilled in verbal, written and oral communication
Strong team player with a great attitude
Flexibility and willingness to go beyond the call of duty. Highly self-motivated and directed. (a go getter)
Ability to take ownership and drive issues to closure