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ECS · 1 hour ago

Azure Cloud Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. They are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to join their Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and AI/ML team to support the development, design, and modernization of Azure solutions in a government multi-cloud environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise using best practices for designing cloud solutions

Consult, Develop of complex cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security

Develop proofs of concept, and advise on the best use of Azure services to solve current challenges

Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, best practices, and security guidelines for cloud adoption and migration

Provision, manage, and set up monitoring in Azure cloud services/systems (to include support with OS and application-level patching)

Expert in GitLab CI, repository and Ansible

Experience with Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Pipelines, Azure Data Factory

Familiarity with Azure data storage such SQL Server, SSIS, and data warehouse environments

Understanding of identity and access management in complex enterprise environments is a plus

Design and implement Azure-based solutions leveraging services such as Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage

Set up automation, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates

Ensure cloud solutions are designed for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability

Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies based on requirements and cost considerationto meet clients' technical, security, and business needs

Serve as the technical platform engineer for Azure projects, providing guidance to development, operations, and infrastructure teams

Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a place of continuous learning and technical excellence

Drive innovation by researching and recommending new cloud services and solutions that align with the organization’s goals

Design secure cloud architecture, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and security standards

Implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, and data encryption

Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities in the cloud environment

Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and project managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Communicate architectural decisions, strategy, and project status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Partner with other technical leaders to create a shared vision of cloud architecture and establish architectural principles for the organization

Continuously monitor and optimize the performance and cost-efficiency of cloud solutions

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex issues, ensuring minimal impact to the organization and driving root cause analysis

Qualification

Azure Cloud EngineeringGitLabTerraformAnsibleAzure Data ServicesCloud SecurityAzure CertificationsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

US Citizenship required - Ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust Security Clearance

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

7+ years of integration, systems analysis, or programming experience

5+ years of developing systems requirements and design specifications in Azure

3+ years of experience in project management/ lead architect positions in Azure development or implementation

Expertise in GitLab, Terraform, and Ansible

Expert in leading and collaborating with technical teams of diverse IT related skill sets

Expert knowledge and understanding of Azure cloud and deploying in Government environments

Exemplary communication, analytical skills, and technical knowledge across the client environment. Ability to produce concise and clear technical documentation

Preferred

Azure certifications (Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure (DP-203), Azure Developer (AZ-204), Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500))

Experience with other cloud platforms

Familiarity with SharePoint (on-prem and/or online)

Previous experience supporting DHS

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees