Sr Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Forge Group, LLC•Reston, VA

1d•$140,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Forge requires a Cloud Engineer to support Azure environments for customers in our Rapid Capabilities practice. This position will work closely with the government and other partners to provide expertise and support with building, deploying, and maintaining cloud computing environments supporting critical programs.

Requirements

Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
US Citizen (authorization to work is insufficient)
10+ years of professional experience managing, developing, and deploying cloud environment infrastructure
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash and Python
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Information Technology, or equivalent
At least one active Associate level or higher AWS or Azure certification required; Security+CE Certification;
Excellent oral and written communication
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of the cARMY migration to the Azure cloud environment, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
Design, implement, and optimize Azure infrastructure, services, and deployment architectures to support cARMY applications and workloads.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to manage migration activities, dependencies, risks, and project timelines.
Develop and execute migration strategies, including application modernization, data migration, testing, validation, and cutover planning.
Establish and maintain Azure security, governance, compliance, monitoring, and disaster recovery capabilities in accordance with organizational standards.
Provide technical leadership, documentation, knowledge transfer, and post-migration support to ensure operational stability and continuous improvement of the Azure environment.

Benefits

Complete Flextime
401k With Employer Matching
Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
Supplementary healthcare and family support
Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
Health and Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
Employee Referral Awards
Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sabbatical