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Ascend Technologies · 2 days ago

Azure Sytems Engineer

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Ascend Technologies is a company focused on providing innovative cloud solutions, and they are seeking an Azure Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure. The role involves advanced systems engineering, automation, and collaboration with clients to ensure cloud solutions align with business goals.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyPenetration Testing

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and deploy Azure infrastructure components, including computer, storage, networking, and security services

Build and manage hybrid and cloud-native systems using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates

Implement automated deployment and configuration pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Ansible

Support cloud modernization and migration initiatives including virtualization, containerization (Docker, Podman, Talos), and Kubernetes cluster deployments

Administer and optimize Azure Entra ID (AAD), SSO configurations, and application identity integrations

Configure and manage Windows and Linux servers across cloud and on-premises environments

Monitor system performance using programs such as Grafana, Graylog, Wazuh, and Uptime Kuma to ensure high availability, uptime, and security

Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (Cisco, Palo Alto, VyOS) including VPNs, VLANs, DNS, and firewall rules

Develop and maintain automation scripts in PowerShell, Bash, and Python to streamline infrastructure tasks

Manage internal certificate authorities (CAs), group policies, and endpoint security configurations

Develop detailed migration roadmaps and execution plans to transition workloads from on-premises or other environments to Azure

Lead complex migration and modernization projects leveraging automation and DevOps frameworks

Provide technical mentorship to implementation teams throughout the solution lifecycle

Conduct environment readiness assessments, security evaluations, and performance optimizations to ensure smooth deployment

Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and collaborate within cross-functional delivery teams

Partner with architects, DevOps engineers, and application teams to prioritize user stories, refine technical tasks, and ensure sprint deliverables meet client and project objectives

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on velocity, automation maturity, and quality outcomes

Support backlog grooming, documentation updates, and post-implementation reviews to ensure lessons learned drive improvement

Communicate effectively with clients to gather requirements, discuss design considerations, and provide technical updates throughout project lifecycles

Deliver clear, concise explanations of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and management teams

Represent the Professional Services organization in client meetings, offering insights into infrastructure design, cloud strategy, and best practices

Collaborate with business partners to align technology solutions with the client’s enterprise goals and client success metrics

Lead or contribute to cloud and system security remediation projects to meet compliance frameworks such as CMMC and corporate security standards

Deploy and maintain endpoint protection, logging, and alerting systems for proactive incident response

Implement network segmentation, access control, and encryption to maintain a Zero Trust security posture

Qualification

Azure infrastructure designInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Azure DevOpsCloud migration strategiesWindows Server managementLinux server managementScripting PowerShellScripting BashScripting PythonCI/CD pipelinesAzure networkingAgile methodologiesClient communicationSecurity complianceTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTechnical mentorshipRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)

5+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure management, or cloud operations, including 3+ years with Azure environments

Proficiency with Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Terraform, Ansible, and Bicep for infrastructure automation

Hands-on experience managing both Windows Server and Linux environments

Deep knowledge of Azure networking, identity (AAD/Entra ID), security, and monitoring services

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and version control (Git)

Skilled in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Python

Proven ability to work within Agile/Scrum frameworks, collaborating closely with technical and non-technical team members

Strong communication and relationship-building skills in client-facing roles

Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or DevOps Engineer Expert

Experience implementing Azure monitoring, governance, and policy frameworks

Familiarity with Microsoft IoT and its integration within Azure-based infrastructure

Experience with SQL systems (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) for system and application support

Familiarization with MongoDB or Quadrant databases and their integration within distributed infrastructure environments

Working knowledge of network automation, GitOps, and observability platforms

Familiarity with on-prem virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Proxmox)

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible time off (FTO)

Professional development opportunities

Company

Ascend Technologies

Ascend Technologies helps customers to make IT investments, meet the needs of business and optimize productivity

Founded in 2020

Chicago, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees

https://teamascend.com/

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