Azure Cloud Engineer

Summary

Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) is a company supporting federal customers with mission-focused technology services. The Azure Cloud Engineer will manage, secure, monitor, and optimize Azure cloud environments, while designing cloud-based solutions, automating tasks, managing identities and access, and providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Provisioning resources and maintaining the cloud environment by adding new servers or databases as needed
• Monitoring performance metrics and troubleshooting issues with cloud environments to ensure high levels of performance
• Coordinating with vendors and other internal teams to ensure that any issues are quickly resolved
• Managing security for cloud environments by monitoring access requests and reviewing security logs for suspicious activity
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems to ensure optimal performance
• Designing and managing complex multi-tenant clouds, including creating virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and other resources
• Developing new features and functionality for existing systems while maintaining performance standards
• Monitoring system performance to ensure that it meets business requirements, identifying potential issues before they become problems, and recommending solutions
• Providing technical support for the cloud computing platform to internal customers who use the platform for their work
• Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud-based solutions
• Configure and manage virtual networking, storage accounts, and blob containers
• Set up and configure virtual machines, web apps, and SQL databases
• Monitor activity and performance of all Azure resources and services using Azure Monitor
• Automate tasks using Azure Automation and PowerShell scripting
• Implement Azure Active Directory and role-based access control
• Manage identities and access for users, groups, and applications
• Configure Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery and business continuity
• Backup and restore data using Azure Backup and Azure Storage
• Monitor costs and optimize spending on Azure resources
• Stay up to date on new features and capabilities in Azure
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Azure resources

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT administration, including Azure cloud administration
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services and architecture
• Hands-on experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automating Azure tasks
• Demonstrated experience with Azure Monitor, Azure Sentinel implementing monitoring and security solutions
• Experience managing AAD users management and expanding Office 365 environments
• Strong communication skills and experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving cloud environment
• An active Secret clearance is required
• MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance
• 3+ years of experience in IT administration, including Azure cloud administration
• Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect, and Azure Security certification (AZ or SC)
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with Azure cost management and optimization strategies
• Experience with Azure security and compliance, particularly with Government Community Cloud (GCC) environments
• Skilled in data migration and management using Azure Storage solutions and OneDrive
• Experience in implementing Azure-based disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Proficient in Log Analytics KQL
• Experience developing automated cloud tasks using Azure Logic Apps
• Experience with MIM, RBAC, PKI, and PIM
• Experience with configuration, migration and administration of SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams
• Experience with Azure ARC servers

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT administration, including Azure cloud administration
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services and architecture
• Hands-on experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automating Azure tasks
• Demonstrated experience with Azure Monitor, Azure Sentinel implementing monitoring and security solutions
• Experience managing AAD users management and expanding Office 365 environments
• Strong communication skills and experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving cloud environment
• An active Secret clearance is required
• MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance

Nice to Haves

• 3+ years of experience in IT administration, including Azure cloud administration
• Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect, and Azure Security certification (AZ or SC)
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with Azure cost management and optimization strategies
• Experience with Azure security and compliance, particularly with Government Community Cloud (GCC) environments
• Skilled in data migration and management using Azure Storage solutions and OneDrive
• Experience in implementing Azure-based disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Proficient in Log Analytics KQL
• Experience developing automated cloud tasks using Azure Logic Apps
• Experience with MIM, RBAC, PKI, and PIM
• Experience with configuration, migration and administration of SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams
• Experience with Azure ARC servers

Benefits

• This is a full-time remote position.
• JST offers a full benefit package.
• A collaborative work environment and strong company culture.
• JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.
• JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives.
• JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.