Cloud Migration and Azure Engineer

Akira Technologies•Marietta, GA

2d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Akira Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cloud Migration and Azure Engineer to support the Georgia Army National Guard (GA ARNG) at the Clay National Guard Center (CNGC) in Marietta, Georgia. The role supports enterprise cloud modernization, including readiness assessments, migration planning and execution, and optimization of Microsoft Azure and Army 365 (A365) environments. The engineer develops migration roadmaps, coordinates cloud transitions, manages cutover and stabilization activities, and improves the performance, security, and integration of Microsoft 365 services such as SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform. The position requires a strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cloud architecture, systems integration, and Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. The successful candidate will help migrate complex IT environments to secure, scalable, mission-ready cloud platforms; coordinate with Army and government stakeholders; and provide technical recommendations to government leadership. The role also includes cloud and hybrid infrastructure troubleshooting, automation and business-process modernization, security compliance, technical documentation, and ongoing operational support.

Requirements

Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud engineering, network engineering, systems administration, or comparable enterprise IT operations is desired for senior-level personnel.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex, geographically distributed enterprise IT environments, including Microsoft enterprise platforms, server operating systems, virtualization, databases, and infrastructure management technologies.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure architecture, infrastructure deployment, configuration, administration, integration, and troubleshooting.
Experience planning and executing enterprise cloud migrations and modernization initiatives, including workload assessments, roadmaps, identity and access dependencies, security requirements, testing, cutover, transition, and post-migration stabilization.
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and related enterprise collaboration technologies.
Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud environments, Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, databases, and LAN/WAN networking fundamentals.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across multiple OSI layers, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Experience with enterprise monitoring, configuration management, patching, vulnerability remediation, change management, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of applicable DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements, including assessing, implementing, validating, and documenting applicable STIGs for NIPRNet and SIPRNet systems and supporting remediation of findings.
Programming, software development, scripting, and automation experience, including designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting, integrating, maintaining, and documenting custom applications, scripts, utilities, and automated solutions.
Experience with applicable programming, database, and automation technologies, including RPA, Microsoft Power Platform, or comparable technologies.
Ability to translate enterprise technical directives into local implementation requirements and communicate technical risks, recommended actions, and operational impacts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills, including the ability to manage complex technical initiatives and coordinate across multiple teams.
Active Secret security clearance required, with ability to maintain it and obtain any higher-level access approvals required for assigned duties.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC), privileged-access approvals, and individual system-access authorizations as required.
Current CompTIA Security+ certification required, along with applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for assigned work roles and proficiency levels.

Nice To Haves

CISSP or CISM certification; these do not replace mandatory Security+ and applicable DoD 8140 requirements.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable Microsoft cloud certification.
Experience supporting Army 365, Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, Azure, or comparable DoD-authorized cloud environments.
Experience with DoD cloud adoption, cloud security compliance, and enterprise workload migration in regulated or classified environments.
Familiarity with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and applicable Army cloud governance requirements.
Experience with infrastructure as code, PowerShell, Azure automation, and cloud deployment or configuration management tools.
Experience supporting Army National Guard, U.S. Army, or other DoD enterprise IT modernization initiatives.
Familiarity with NETCOM coordination, Army enterprise service management processes, and AESMP ticket escalation procedures.

Responsibilities

Conduct cloud readiness assessments of on-premises infrastructure, applications, databases, and workloads, identifying feasibility, dependencies, risks, and modernization opportunities.
Develop and execute cloud migration strategies, technical roadmaps, implementation plans, and transition schedules aligned with DoD and Army requirements.
Design, configure, deploy, integrate, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services in applicable DoD-authorized environments.
Plan and execute migration activities, including workload discovery, architecture design, data migration, testing, cutover, validation, stabilization, and post-migration optimization.
Support Army 365 and Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, and related collaboration and productivity services.
Optimize cloud performance, availability, scalability, security, operational efficiency, and interoperability with Army enterprise systems.
Configure and manage cloud identity and access management, including Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, authorization, role-based access controls, and hybrid identity integration.
Evaluate and implement cloud security controls, configuration baselines, vulnerability remediation, and applicable STIGs in accordance with DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements.
Integrate cloud services with existing LAN/WAN infrastructure, Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, databases, and enterprise applications.
Coordinate with NETCOM, government stakeholders, and enterprise service providers to resolve connectivity, integration, and migration issues.
Troubleshoot across multiple OSI layers, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for cloud and hybrid infrastructure issues.
Monitor cloud infrastructure and services, address performance bottlenecks, and support maintenance, patching, configuration management, and change control.
Manage cloud-related incidents, service requests, and technical escalations through AESMP, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation.
Develop and maintain automation scripts, custom applications, utilities, and workflows using applicable programming and scripting technologies, Power Platform, RPA, or comparable tools.
Modernize business processes using SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps, Power Automate, and other approved Microsoft 365 capabilities.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, cloud architecture diagrams, migration runbooks, SOPs, configuration records, and operational support guides.
Translate enterprise directives and modernization requirements into local implementation plans, communicating risks, dependencies, and operational impacts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Advise government leadership on cloud adoption, modernization priorities, security compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Critical illness insurance
Tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement