Azure Cloud Engineer
Overview:
GDC IT Solutions is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity, with at least 1 day required onsite every 2 weeks in Washington, DC.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure Gov cloud solutions, with a focus on IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS services. You will be responsible for overseeing cloud architecture, driving workload migrations, and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance across the organization.This role requires hands-on expertise in hybrid cloud environments, networking, and cost management, as well as strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to architectural standards. With a deep understanding of Microsoft technologies, cloud resource management, and automation practices, you will play a key role in shaping the cloud strategy and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects.
Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, deploy, and manage Azure Gov IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS services and solutions.
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of the AzureGov Cloud tenant, including migrating VMware workloads from on-premise to the cloud.
- Oversee product and platform architectures, ensuring alignment with the architectural vision for all projects.
- Analyze, design, and implement cloud infrastructure and data center solutions, including computing, networking, routing, and security.
- Design and support solutions in cloud and virtualized environments, with a strong understanding of hybrid cloud architectures.
- Communicate, advocate, and implement architectural visions across teams to ensure alignment and success.
- Provide technical leadership and direction on complex projects, ensuring effective team collaboration and project execution.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud strategy and manage the adaptation process across teams.
- Manage the cost of Azure Gov services, including implementing a tagging strategy for cloud resources and assets for cost rebilling, reporting, and compliance.
- Demonstrate expertise in core Microsoft technologies, including Windows, Windows Server, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, DNS, and SQL.
- Design, build, upgrade, and decommission Windows and Linux systems, services, and features, including Azure AD, Azure Storage, App Services, BCDR, Networking, and Virtual Machines.
- Collaborate with third-party suppliers and support providers to ensure service levels are met and issues are resolved.
- Create clear and comprehensive documentation for various audiences, adapting to a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
- Apply knowledge of RESTful APIs, Web Services, XML, and JSON in system integration and solution design.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Alternatively, a combination of relevant education and 10+ years of proven experience in cloud technologies is acceptable.
- Microsoft Azure Certification in specialized areas is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in designing and maintaining public/Gov cloud solutions, with a focus on Microsoft Azure (Gov cloud preferred), covering IaaS, PaaS services like database services, Kubernetes, and more.
- In-depth knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, including IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, DNS, and related technologies.
- Strong technical architecture skills, with a proven ability to design scalable, future-proof, and complex global solutions, including significant experience in application migration (VMware to Azure, preferably Gov Cloud).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT administration or engineering services, managing both Windows and Linux servers and services.
- Advanced expertise in Azure CLI, PowerShell, ARM Templates, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Networks, and Site-to-Site VPNs.
- Solid working knowledge of Azure DevOps configuration and management, as well as Azure Security Center and Azure Identity Management, including Azure AD, Azure AD B2C, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring tools such as Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights.
- Proficient in implementing DevOps practices, including Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and automated testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with network technologies as they relate to AWS, and a strong understanding of cloud security policies, network security, and data security best practices.
- Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/or AWS CloudFormation (Azure Gov Cloud experience preferred).
- Proficient scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages (Pyspark experience is a plus).
- Experience working with relational databases, particularly MS SQL.
Preferred Experience:
Preferred Experience- Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action on it.
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
What We Do:
What We Do:
Working for GDC means you will be at the forefront of the technological world. We are a full-service staffing and Information Technology service company striving to make a difference in our communities by finding, developing, and deploying solutions.
Why Work for GDC?- Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Employee-Centric Environment
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Holiday and Vacation
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