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Applied Computing Technologies

Azure Cloud Engineer

Applied Computing Technologies, Bluemont, Virginia, United States, 22012


Job DescriptionClearance Requirement:

Top Secret

Employment Status:

Full Time

Classification:

Exempt

Travel Required:

NO

Location:

Bluemont VA/Hybrid

Applied Computing Technologies (ACT) is seeking a talented, full-time Cloud Engineer with experience designing and implementing solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role requires hands-on implementation of cloud infrastructure solutions to meet the complex requirements of a Federal Government customer. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cloud technologies, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure as part of a multi-cloud environment strategy. This role involves working closely with other engineers within a team environment to manage, support, and optimize the customer’s cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking.

Monitor and troubleshoot Azure environment to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance (to meet Federal Government standards such as NIST, DoD STIG, DHS 4300, etc.).

Provide support for cloud migration projects by helping to plan and execute the migration of on-premise workloads to Azure.

Participate in the development and maintenance of documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), diagrams, technical guides, and after-action reports.

Stay current with the latest Azure technologies, updates, and trends, and share knowledge with the team.

Qualifications:

Three years work experience in Azure

Must have a Top Secret Clearance

Solid Understanding of Azure cloud services

Experience using Terraform/Infrastructure as Code (IAC) solution is a must

Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, or similar are a plus

Strong troubleshooting skills with a keen eye for detail

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Ability to consult with customers to assist in the extraction of technical requirements from business objectives

Experience with other IAC (Ansible, Kubernetes, Puppet, Azure Resource Manager, etc.) technologies/tools is a plus but not required

Experience with Azure VMware Solution is plus but not required

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