Azure Cloud Engineer

JST•,

10d•Remote

About The Position

JST is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to manage its Azure cloud environment and ensure its availability, performance, and security. This role is a key member of the Information Management team, helping keep the Azure environment running smoothly and efficiently. It is a full-time remote position. JST offers a full benefit package and a collaborative work environment. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. The engineer designs, implements, and maintains Azure cloud-based solutions and supports internal customers using the platform. The role includes provisioning, configuring, monitoring, securing, troubleshooting, and optimizing Azure resources and services, as well as supporting disaster recovery and business continuity. An active Secret clearance is required, and candidates must be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance. JST describes itself as a proud equal opportunity employer and emphasizes employee well-being, professional and personal objectives, healthy lifestyles, family activities, community involvement, and employee development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
At least 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.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automating Azure tasks.
Demonstrated experience with Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel for implementing monitoring and security solutions.
Experience managing Azure Active Directory (AAD) users and expanding Office 365 environments.
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving cloud environment.
Active Secret clearance.
Must be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

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 in Government Community Cloud (GCC) environments.
Skill in data migration and management using Azure Storage solutions and OneDrive.
Experience implementing Azure-based disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Proficiency in Log Analytics KQL.
Experience developing automated cloud tasks using Azure Logic Apps.
Experience with MIM, RBAC, PKI, and PIM.
Experience configuring, migrating, and administering SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams.
Experience with Azure ARC servers.

Responsibilities

Provision resources and maintain the cloud environment, adding servers or databases as needed.
Monitor performance metrics, troubleshoot cloud environment issues, and maintain high performance.
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues quickly.
Manage cloud security by monitoring access requests and reviewing security logs for suspicious activity.
Maintain and upgrade existing systems to ensure optimal performance.
Design and manage complex multi-tenant cloud environments, including virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and other resources.
Develop new features and functionality for existing systems while maintaining performance standards.
Monitor system performance against business requirements, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions.
Provide technical support to internal customers using the cloud computing platform.
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 Azure resource and service activity and performance 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.
Back up and restore data using Azure Backup and Azure Storage.
Monitor Azure resource costs and optimize spending.
Stay up to date on Azure features and capabilities.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Azure resources.