Akima
Posted 9 days agoVerified live 2d ago
Azure Cloud Engineer
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$145k–$150k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
Clearance requiredU.S. government
Microsoft AzureAzure Cloud MigrationAzure Virtual NetworkAzure Virtual Machines and Dedicated HostsAzure SQL DatabaseAzure Synapse AnalyticsAzure Key VaultAzure FilesAzure Application GatewayAzure API ManagementAzure Monitor
About the company
Akimaakima.com
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
Job description
Summary
Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company and federal IT contractor, is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer. The role is responsible for migrating, designing, building, and sustaining the Software Asset Monitoring System within Microsoft Azure, while providing cloud architecture guidance and ensuring secure, stable, optimized operations. The engineer will also manage Azure environments and services, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and collaborate with project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end migration of the on-premise Software Asset Monitoring System (SAMS) into Microsoft Azure
- Design, develop, and build Azure-based development, test, and production environments
- Operate, monitor, and optimize SAMS cloud services including Azure Virtual Network, Azure Dedicated Hosts and VMs, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Monitor, Application Gateway, Key Vault, Azure Files, and API Management
- Provide technical recommendations and cloud architecture guidance; translate architecture concepts into actionable engineering plans
- Ensure cloud configurations meet security, performance, scalability, and compliance requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve Azure infrastructure, network, and service issues
- Implement best practices for cloud operations, resource management, high availability, and cost optimization
- Collaborate with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure cloud solution alignment with SAMS functional and operational needs
Skills
- Active Secret Clearance, ability to obtain Top Secret
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field and 2-4 years of related experience
- Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, Azure Engineer, or similar role supporting enterprise cloud environments
- Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure configuration, deployment, and operations
- Expertise in virtual machine architecture, dedicated host management, and cloud-hosted infrastructure
- Strong knowledge and operational experience with Azure services including VNet, VMs, SQL Database, Key Vault, Azure Files, Application Gateway, API Management, and Azure Monitor
- Demonstrated ability to design and build cloud-based development, test, and production environments
- Experience supporting cloud migrations from on-prem to Azure
- Strong analytical troubleshooting skills across network, compute, and data services
- Ability to clearly translate cloud architecture recommendations into actionable engineering designs
- The qualified candidate must be located in either Charleston, SC or Stafford, VA for periodic visits to the customer site/location
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer)
- Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics and enterprise data platform integrations
- Knowledge of automation tools (ARM/Bicep templates, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar)
- Familiarity with cloud security best practices and Zero Trust approaches
- Experience in monitoring, logging, and performance optimization using Azure-native tools
- Strong communication skills with the ability to advise and guide stakeholders on Azure applicability and best practices
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Active Secret Clearance, ability to obtain Top Secret
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field and 2-4 years of related experience
- Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, Azure Engineer, or similar role supporting enterprise cloud environments
- Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure configuration, deployment, and operations
- Expertise in virtual machine architecture, dedicated host management, and cloud-hosted infrastructure
- Strong knowledge and operational experience with Azure services including VNet, VMs, SQL Database, Key Vault, Azure Files, Application Gateway, API Management, and Azure Monitor
- Demonstrated ability to design and build cloud-based development, test, and production environments
- Experience supporting cloud migrations from on-prem to Azure
- Strong analytical troubleshooting skills across network, compute, and data services
- Ability to clearly translate cloud architecture recommendations into actionable engineering designs
- The qualified candidate must be located in either Charleston, SC or Stafford, VA for periodic visits to the customer site/location
Nice to Haves
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer)
- Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics and enterprise data platform integrations
- Knowledge of automation tools (ARM/Bicep templates, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar)
- Familiarity with cloud security best practices and Zero Trust approaches
- Experience in monitoring, logging, and performance optimization using Azure-native tools
- Strong communication skills with the ability to advise and guide stakeholders on Azure applicability and best practices
Benefits
- Remote work
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- A range of other voluntary benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees
- Growth opportunities
- Excellent retirement options
