Azure Cloud Engineer

NewGen Technologies•Lorton, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking Azure O&M Support Engineers to provide administration, operations, and sustainment support for Azure Stack Hub (ASH) and associated systems. You will be responsible for deployment, configuration, monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and automation of critical cloud environments, ensuring they remain secure, compliant, and highly available. This role anticipates some travel (up to 10%).

Requirements

TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in cloud administration and development, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
Experience working in secure enclave environments and familiarity with security compliance frameworks
Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Desktop
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Bicep
Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages
Strong experience with automating the deployment of Azure resources via code
Strong knowledge of YAML, Json, Bicep and PowerShell
Ability to contribute to key decisions and complex problem-solving
Ability to continuously improve development process and team velocity

Nice To Haves

Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Deploy Azure resources such as Azure Virtual Machines, Key Vaults, and other core Azure resources using Azure DevOps pipelines
Monitor and maintain Azure infrastructure, addressing performance issues and optimizing cloud resources
Implement and manage Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
Review, refine, and troubleshoot new and existing IaC within the environment
Design, implement, and manage secure enclave environments within Microsoft Azure
Ensure the stability, performance, and security of Azure enclave systems
Manage identity and access management (IAM) policies, ensuring least privilege access across enclave systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance cloud solutions
Troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, providing escalation support as needed
Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes
Azure AVD image building and rotation via automation
Design, develop, deploy, and manage container orchestration through Kubernetes
Configure and manage Azure Kubernetes Service clusters and the underlying infrastructure
Automate deployment, scale, and manage containerized applications
Provide support in assisting customers installing software onto baseline desktops using an automation first mentality (DSC or Packer)
Partner with leadership to shape engineering strategy and innovation
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences