Azure Cloud Engineer

Overview

i3 is searching for an Azure Cloud Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency Information Management and Software Services (AIMSS) effort. The mission is to design and implement a Missile Defense System with multiple layers of protection. The Azure Cloud Engineer performs administration of cloud and on-site technologies and provides end-to-end solutions for IT Systems, creates and configures virtual and physical machines in a multi-platform environment, monitors system performance and addresses any issues through an effective support process.

This position is located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

• A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this position*
• Proficient in deploying, managing, and monitoring Virtual Machines (VMs), including sizing, scaling, and ensuring high availability.
• Support and facilitate the MDA cloud strategy to provide technology services and capabilities to include HPC, IaaS, PaaS, DaaS, and SaaS Cloud Service Offerings.
• Operate and sustain a fully integrated Dev Sec Ops  environment to support both IC software development and analysis requirements.
• Knowledge of creating and managing storage accounts, including Blob, File, and Queue storage in support of our CI/CD pipeline environment.
• Develop and deliver cloud solutions in Azure and AWS that include the ability to analyze requirements.
• Mastery of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ) for identity and access management. This includes managing users, groups, roles, and implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Migrate legacy COTS/GOTS on-premise hardware and software applications to the agency hybrid cloud services within the current ATOs for the approved enclaves.
• Configure information technology infrastructure in accordance with best practices and DISA STIGs.
• Create and maintain architectural and operational documentation; provide technical guidance to developers and support teams; contribute to internal knowledge base and best practices.
• Maintain the integrity and security of servers and systems applicable to the compliance of RMF accreditation packages.
• Install, configure and manage ADS or Azure Dev Ops Server repositories.
• Understand software configuration management, building, deployment and release management, application lifecycle management, infrastructure, and Dev Ops tools and processes.
• Have a customer-centric approach and provide all levels of support for the technical and cyber team as well as the user base community.
• Implement security controls, such as data encryption (at rest, in transit, and in use), and using services like Azure Key Vault for managing secrets.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Additional experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new situations, strong team orientation, ability to work with little supervision, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience with storage, backup and disaster recovery technologies.
• Knowledge of Azure and AWS, O365, and SharePoint.
• Must have CompTIA Security+ CE, Security X, CISM or CISSP certification.
• Must have Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, CCSP, or GCSA certification.
• Knowledge of AVDs, VMware, Windows, Linux and migration of on-prem resources to the cloud.
• Azure Group Policy administration, Microsoft Entra , system security and AD integration.
• Microsoft Azure SQL Database and Azure Data Lakes and Blob storage experience.
• Active Secret clearance required. Must be able to maintain the security clearance required for this position.
• Must reside within a 75-mile radius of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville AL or be willing to relocate prior to starting date.
• Ability to reliably commute to the office as business needs dictate.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Strong preference for candidates with prior experience supporting the MDA or missile test data environments, including familiarity with data flow, system integration, or analysis processes unique to test missions.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, including ingestion, parsing, cataloging, and metadata validation.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with scripting languages such as Python or R for data preparation and analysis.
• Working knowledge of metadata standards, data dictionaries, and validation procedures.
• Experience developing dashboards and visual reports in Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to analyze data quality and performance metrics to identify process bottlenecks or anomalies.
• Strong communication skills; capable of translating technical data findings for non-technical audiences and leadership.
• Understanding of data governance policies, retention schedules, and secure handling of classified information.
• Collaborative and analytical mindset with the ability to work effectively across…