Azure SME 159640

KēSTA I.T.•Jackson, MS

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

KēSTA I.T. is actively seeking an experienced Azure SME to provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, operational support, and mentorship for enterprise cloud initiatives. This role will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Azure cloud environments, supporting cloud adoption efforts, troubleshooting complex infrastructure and networking issues, and helping organizations establish and mature cloud governance and operational best practices. The ideal candidate will possess deep Azure expertise, strong cloud architecture experience, exceptional troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a multi-project environment.

Requirements

Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure services including Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Virtual Networks, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Functions, and Azure Resource Manager.
Experience leading Azure cloud migrations and enterprise-scale cloud implementations within complex multi-subscription or multi-tenant environments.
Strong knowledge of Azure Landing Zone architecture, deployment models, and governance frameworks.
Advanced troubleshooting experience across Azure networking, compute, storage, identity, and security services.
Experience designing and implementing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
Expertise implementing Azure security controls including RBAC, Azure Policy, encryption, network segmentation, and Defender for Cloud.
Experience with containerization and cloud-native technologies including Docker, AKS, Azure Container Apps, and serverless architectures.
Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts including VPN, ExpressRoute, routing, DNS, and hybrid connectivity.
Ability to perform architectural reviews and develop solutions for complex business and technical challenges.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven experience mentoring technical staff and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or equivalent.
Experience working within government, healthcare, financial, or other highly regulated environments.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075, or similar regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, PMP, or enterprise governance frameworks.
Experience with hybrid cloud solutions and Azure Arc.
Working knowledge of scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
Experience with cloud automation, monitoring, and operational excellence initiatives.
Familiarity with additional public cloud platforms and multi-cloud strategies.
Experience supporting Cloud Centers of Excellence (CCOE) or enterprise cloud transformation programs.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain enterprise Azure environments, subscriptions, management groups, and cloud resources while ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
Design, review, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure cloud solutions.
Lead architectural reviews and provide recommendations for cloud modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives.
Support Azure Landing Zone environments and assist with governance, management, and operational improvements.
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex Azure infrastructure, networking, storage, identity, and security issues.
Troubleshoot connectivity challenges involving Azure networking, ExpressRoute, VPNs, virtual networks, and hybrid cloud environments.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to integrate cloud technologies and services into the overall technology ecosystem.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using ARM Templates, Bicep, and Terraform.
Build, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
Implement and enforce cloud security best practices including RBAC, Azure Policy, encryption, segmentation, and Defender for Cloud controls.
Support containerized and serverless workloads using technologies such as Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, and Azure Functions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and cloud governance playbooks.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and knowledge transfer to technical teams to build internal cloud expertise.
Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective cloud solutions.
Assist with compliance initiatives and support cloud environments operating within regulated frameworks.
Manage multiple priorities while providing technical leadership across concurrent projects and cloud initiatives.
Participate in on-call support and troubleshooting activities as needed.