Azure Cloud Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will work closely with our development, operations, and IT teams to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud infrastructure.

Pay: $110,000/year

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Azure-based solutions to meet the technical and business requirements of our clients.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment, management, and monitoring cloud resources.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure that applications are designed and optimized for cloud deployment.
• Implement and manage Azure security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application performance, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure services, technologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the team.
• Provide support and guidance to other team members on cloud-related issues.
• Design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, ensuring seamless user experiences and optimal performance.
• Implement and manage Nerdio for Azure to streamline and enhance AVD deployments.
• Configure and maintain an internal chat bot using Azure services and OpenAI models to support various business functions and enhance productivity.
• Ensure compliance with CMMC and NIST 800-171 guidelines and CIS benchmarks in all cloud deployments and operations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience:

5+ years of experience as an Azure Cloud Administrator or Engineer

Preferred

Certifications:

• Azure Administrator Associate
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Hashi Corp Certified:
  Terraform Associate
• Microsoft Certified: AI Engineer Associate

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Power Shell, Python, or Bash.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Nerdio for Azure.
• Experience with MEM and Tanium
• Familiarity with GCC mod/high Microsoft environments
• Experience configuring and deploying internal chat bots using Azure services and OpenAI models.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or Azure Dev Ops Engineer are a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

This role will work in conjunction with our administration, network, and security teams within IT.

This role would be located either within the LSGS HQ space or remote.

• Lifting and Carrying:
  Ability to lift and carry equipment such as servers, desktop computers, monitors, and networking hardware (typically up to 50 lbs).
• Standing and Walking:
  Prolonged periods of standing or walking during tasks such as setting up workstations, troubleshooting hardware in server rooms, or conducting site inspections.
• Bending, Kneeling, and Crawling:
  Flexibility to bend, kneel, or crouch when installing or repairing hardware under desks, in…