Azure Cloud Engineer

JST•,

21h•Remote

About The Position

JST is currently seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team. The Azure Cloud Engineer/Specialist would manage the Azure cloud environment and ensure its availability, performance, and security. The Azure Cloud Engineer/Specialist will be a key member of the Information Management team, working to ensure our Azure environment is running smoothly and efficiently. This is a full-time remote position. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in IT administration, including Azure cloud administration
Strong understanding of Azure cloud services and architecture
Hands-on experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automating Azure tasks
Demonstrated experience with Azure Monitor, Azure Sentinel implementing monitoring and security solutions
Experience managing AAD users management and expanding Office 365 environments
Strong communication skills and experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving cloud environment
An active Secret clearance is required
MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in IT administration, including Azure cloud administration
Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect, and Azure Security certification (AZ or SC)
Experience with Azure DevOps
Experience with Azure cost management and optimization strategies
Experience with Azure security and compliance, particularly with Government Community Cloud (GCC) environments
Skilled in data migration and management using Azure Storage solutions and OneDrive
Experience in implementing Azure-based disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Proficient in Log Analytics KQL
Experience developing automated cloud tasks using Azure Logic Apps
Experience with MIM, RBAC, PKI, and PIM
Experience with configuration, migration and administration of SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams
Experience with Azure ARC servers

Responsibilities

Provisioning resources and maintaining the cloud environment by adding new servers or databases as needed
Monitoring performance metrics and troubleshooting issues with cloud environments to ensure high levels of performance
Coordinating with vendors and other internal teams to ensure that any issues are quickly resolved
Managing security for cloud environments by monitoring access requests and reviewing security logs for suspicious activity
Maintaining and upgrading existing systems to ensure optimal performance
Designing and managing complex multi-tenant clouds, including creating virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and other resources
Developing new features and functionality for existing systems while maintaining performance standards
Monitoring system performance to ensure that it meets business requirements, identifying potential issues before they become problems, and recommending solutions
Providing technical support for the cloud computing platform to internal customers who use the platform for their work
Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud-based solutions
Configure and manage virtual networking, storage accounts, and blob containers
Set up and configure virtual machines, web apps, and SQL databases
Monitor activity and performance of all Azure resources and services using Azure Monitor
Automate tasks using Azure Automation and PowerShell scripting
Implement Azure Active Directory and role-based access control
Manage identities and access for users, groups, and applications
Configure Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery and business continuity
Backup and restore data using Azure Backup and Azure Storage
Monitor costs and optimize spending on Azure resources
Stay up to date on new features and capabilities in Azure
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Azure resources