Certified Azure Cloud Engineer

About NFFSince 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services.   Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).  NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.About this Position / ResponsibilitiesNFF, Inc. is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer for one of our premier DC customers. The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will be providing IaaS, PaaS, & SaaS within a gov't infrastructure.  The ideal candidate will create a well-informed cloud strategy and manage the adaptation process. This candidate will also provide technical leadership and work with team direction on projects with a high level of complexity.RequirementsArchitect, design, deploy, and manage Azure Gov IaaS, SaaS & PaaS services, and solutions.Hands on role to implement and maintain AzureGov Cloud tenant, including workloads migration (VMware) from on-perm to cloud.Manage overarching product/platform architectures and ensure design and development of all projects follow the architectural vision.Conduct analysis, design and implementation of infrastructure and cloud data center solutions including computing, networking, routing and security.Design and support solutions in cloud and virtualized computing environments with and understanding of hybrid cloud architectures.Successfully communicate, evangelize and implement the architectural vision across teams.Cost management of Azure Gov services and implementation of a tagging strategy for Cloud Resources and Assets with an associated taxonomy in support of cost rebilling, reporting, and compliance.Proficient in core Microsoft technologies including Windows, Windows server administration, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, DNS, SQLDesign, build, upgrade, and decommission various Windows and Linux systems, features, and services including but not limited to:Active Directory (Azure AD)Azure Storage (Blob, Files, Disks)App ServicesBCDR (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Recovery Vaults)Networking (vNets, Subnets, Express Route)Virtual MachinesLiaise effectively with 3rd party suppliers and support providers to ensure issues and solutions are provided within expected service levels.Create supporting documentation for various audiences with the ability to multi-task and be creative and innovative in adynamic, fast paced team environment.Knowledge of RESTful API, Web Services, XML, JSON.QualificationsQualificationsMinimum (3) years of experience in design and maintenance of public/Gov cloud solutions with a focus on Microsoft Azure (Gov preferred) IaaS, PaaS service like Database services, Kubernetes etc. Understand the terminologies and how to navigate IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, DNS, and other networking concepts and protocols Excellent technical architecture skills, enabling the creation of future-proof, complex global solutions and Strong Experience across Applications Migration (On-Perm VMware) to Azure (Gov Cloud Preferred) . Minimum (3) years of experience providing IT administration and/or engineering services managing Windows and Linux Servers and Services. Expert knowledge of Azure CLI PowerShell, ARM Templates, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Networks, and Site-to-Site-VPN. Intermediate knowledge of Azure DevOps configuration and Management, Azure Security Center, and Azure Identity Management, including Azure AD, Azure AD B2C, SSO. Experience with cloud monitoring including Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, and Application insights. Experience implementing DevOps practices including Infrastructure-As-Code (IAC), Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD), and automated testing. Knowledge of network technologies as they relate to AWS. Knowledge of security policies, network security, data security and security event management to adopt cloud security services Experience in Terraform and/or Ansible and/or Azure Gov cloud / AWS CloudFormation IaC tools. Script Experience - PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar. Pyspark experience preferred. Experience with relational databases such as MS SQLEducationBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (10 years) and Microsoft AZURE Certification in specialized areas is a mustNFF DisclosuresNFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending AccountSTD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&DComprehensive 401k planPaid Time OffNFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job SummaryJob ID: 3211# Positions: 1Posted Date: 15 hours ago(1/6/2025 4:55 PM)Category: Information Technology - Business AnalystMin: USD $120,000.00/Yr.Max: USD $150,000.00/Yr.