Azure Cloud Engineer
About The Position
The Azure Cloud Engineer will support the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Tolling technology environment by administering Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services, Windows Server environments, networking, security, identity management, and automation. The role contributes to secure, reliable, and efficient cloud infrastructure and enterprise operations. It requires hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, Windows and Linux server administration, cloud networking, infrastructure deployment technologies, scripting, troubleshooting, and cloud governance and compliance practices. This is a remote contract assignment based in Mechanicsville, Virginia, scheduled to start October 19, 2026, and end June 30, 2027. The candidate must physically reside in the United States throughout the assignment and be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Offshore IT contractors are not permitted.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in Microsoft Azure administration and cloud engineering.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2019 or later environments.
- At least 2 years of experience with server infrastructure, network protocols, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.
- At least 2 years of experience with networking, Windows/Linux server administration, databases, and cloud environments.
- At least 2 years of experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Python.
- At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Power Apps platforms.
- At least 1 year of experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or equivalent technologies.
- At least 1 year of experience working with PCI or comparable security and compliance frameworks.
- At least 1 year of experience with SSO and identity administration using Microsoft Entra ID.
- Must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia security policies.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience with continuous integration and development tools, including Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, or Team Foundation Server (TFS).
- At least 1 year of experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
- At least 1 year of experience with Azure Key Vault, secrets management, and certificate management.
- Azure certification such as Microsoft AZ-104, AZ-305, or a comparable certification.
- At least 1 year of experience with enterprise cloud governance models.
- At least 1 year of experience analyzing cloud cost trends and recommending cost optimization strategies.
- At least 1 year of experience with Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
- Maintain cloud environments for reliable, secure, and efficient infrastructure operations.
- Support Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and later environments, as well as Windows and Linux server administration, networking, and database-related infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, server, and network connectivity issues.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot server infrastructure components, including network protocols, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.
- Support networking configurations and connectivity across cloud and server environments.
- Assist with infrastructure configuration, performance monitoring, and operational troubleshooting.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Python.
- Implement and support Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform or equivalent technologies.
- Automate infrastructure configuration, provisioning, and administrative activities, supporting repeatable and consistent deployments.
- Administer identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID and Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Support cloud infrastructure security controls and access management practices.
- Apply PCI or comparable compliance framework requirements and assist with secure configurations and compliance-related infrastructure needs.
- Support Microsoft Office 365 and Power Apps administration and related integrations.
- Troubleshoot Microsoft cloud services, identity systems, and enterprise infrastructure.
- Collaborate with technical teams to support cloud platform stability and operational effectiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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