Cloud Migration and Azure Engineer

Akira Technologies•Marietta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Akira Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cloud Migration and Azure Engineer to support the Georgia Army National Guard at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia. The role supports enterprise cloud modernization initiatives, including cloud readiness assessments, migration planning and implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Azure and Army 365 environments. The engineer will develop migration roadmaps, coordinate cloud transitions, manage cutover and stabilization activities, and improve 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 DoD cybersecurity requirements, with experience migrating complex IT environments to secure, scalable, mission-ready cloud platforms. The position requires an active Secret security clearance, a current CompTIA Security+ certification, and applicable DoD 8140 qualifications for assigned work roles and proficiency levels. The salary range is $130,000 to $150,000. Akira offers medical, dental, and vision plan options; a 401(k) with employer match; paid leave; disability and insurance benefits; and tuition, training, and certification reimbursement.

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.
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, including workload assessments, roadmaps, identity and access dependencies, security, testing, cutover, transition, and stabilization.
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and related collaboration technologies.
Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud environments, Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, databases, and LAN/WAN networking fundamentals.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across multiple OSI layers, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Experience with enterprise monitoring, configuration management, patching, vulnerability remediation, change management, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements, including assessing, implementing, validating, and documenting applicable STIGs for NIPRNet and SIPRNet systems and supporting remediation.
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 requirements and communicate technical risks, recommended actions, and operational impacts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives and coordinate across teams.
Active Secret security clearance and ability to maintain it and obtain any higher-level access approvals required for assigned duties.
Ability to obtain and maintain a CAC, privileged-access approvals, and individual system-access authorizations as required.
Current CompTIA Security+ certification and applicable DoD 8140 qualifications for assigned work roles and proficiency levels.

Nice To Haves

CISSP or CISM certification; these do not replace the mandatory Security+ certification 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, Risk Management Framework, and 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

Assess on-premises infrastructure, applications, databases, and enterprise workloads for migration 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 cloud migrations, including discovery, architecture design, data migration, testing, cutover, validation, stabilization, and optimization.
Support Army 365 and Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Power Platform.
Optimize cloud performance, availability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency, while maintaining interoperability with Army enterprise systems.
Configure and manage 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 requirements.
Integrate cloud services with 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 issues across OSI layers, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
Monitor cloud 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 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.
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, migration runbooks, SOPs, configuration records, and operational support guides.
Translate enterprise directives and modernization requirements into local implementation plans and communicate risks, dependencies, and operational impacts.
Advise government leadership on cloud adoption, modernization priorities, security compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options, including some plans with a Health Savings Account.
Dental and 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, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance.
Tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.