Certified Azure Cloud Engineer

Client is need of a Cloud resource. Position is full-time, but they will be required to work a hybrid schedule with three days on-site in Washington DC. Complete Description: The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: · Architect, design, deploy, and manage Azure Gov IaaS, SaaS & PaaS services, and solutions. · Hands on role to implement and maintain Azure Gov Cloud tenant, including workloads migration (VMware) from on-perm to cloud. · Manage overarching product/platform architectures and ensure design and development of all projects follow the architectural vision. · Conduct analysis, design and implementation of infrastructure and cloud data center solutions including computing, networking, routing and security. · Design and support solutions in cloud and virtualized computing environments with and understanding of hybrid cloud architectures. · Successfully communicate, evangelize and implement the architectural vision across teams. · Provide technical leadership and work with team direction on projects with a high level of complexity. · Create a well-informed cloud strategy and manage the adaptation process. · Cost management of Azure Gov services and implementation of a tagging strategy for Cloud Resources and Assets with an associated taxonomy in support of cost rebilling, reporting, and compliance. · Proficient in core Microsoft technologies including Windows, Windows server administration, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, DNS, SQL · Design, build, upgrade, and decommission various Windows and Linux systems, features, and services including but not limited to:

1. Active Directory (Azure AD)
2. Azure Storage (Blob, Files, Disks)
3. App Services
4. BCDR (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Recovery Vaults)
5. Networking (vNets, Subnets, Express Route)
6. Virtual Machines · Liaise effectively with 3rd party suppliers and support providers to ensure issues and solutions are provided within expected service levels. · Create supporting documentation for various audiences with the ability to multi-task and be creative and innovative in a dynamic, fast paced team environment. · Knowledge of RESTful API, Web Services, XML, JSON.

· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science · The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (10 years) and · Microsoft AZURE Certification in specialized areas is a Must Qualifications · Minimum (3) years of experience in design and maintenance of public/Gov cloud solutions with a focus on Microsoft Azure (Gov preferred) IaaS, PaaS service like Database services, Kubernetes etc. · Understand the terminologies and how to navigate IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, DNS, and other networking concepts and protocols. · Excellent technical architecture skills, enabling the creation of future-proof, complex global solutions and Strong Experience across Applications Migration (On-Perm VMware) to Azure (Gov Cloud Preferred) · Minimum (3) years of experience providing IT administration and/or engineering services managing Windows and Linux Servers and Services. · Expert knowledge of Azure CLI PowerShell, ARM Templates, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Networks, and Site-to-Site-VPN. · Intermediate knowledge of Azure DevOps configuration and Management, Azure Security Center, and Azure Identity Management, including Azure AD, Azure AD B2C, SSO. · Experience with cloud monitoring including Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, and Application insights. · Experience implementing DevOPS practices including Infrastructure-As-Code (IAC), Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD), and automated testing. · Knowledge of network technologies as they relate to AWS. · Knowledge of security policies, network security, data security and security event management to adopt cloud security services · Experience in Terraform and/or Ansible and/or Azure Gov cloud / AWS CloudFormation IaC tools. · Script Experience - PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar. Pyspark experience preferred. · Experience with relational databases such as MS SQL Technical Skills · Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action on it. · Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills. · Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills · Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail · Highly self-motivated and directed. · Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure. · Strong customer service orientation. · Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment · Minimum (3) years of experience in design and maintenance of public/Gov cloud solutions · Minimum (3) years of experience providing IT administration and/or engineering services managing Windows and Linux Servers and Services. · Understand the terminologies and how to navigate IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, DNS · Excellent technical architecture skills, enabling the creation of future-proof, complex global solutions · Expert knowledge of Azure CLI PowerShell, ARM Templates, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Networks, and Site-to-Site-VPN. · Intermediate knowledge of Azure DevOps configuration and Management

Flexible work from home options available., ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Bash Scripting, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Customer Support/Service, DNS (Domain Name System), Data Warehousing Applications, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Entertainment and Media, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Firewalls, Hybrid Cloud, IPsec (IP Security), Identity Data Management, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, JSON, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Multitasking, Network Operations Center, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Security, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Product Management, Project Development, Protective Services, Public Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Relational Databases (RDBMS), SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Subnetting, Systems Administration/Management, Taxonomies, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Test Automation, VMWare, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Virtual Computing Environment (VCE), Web Services, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills, XML (EXtensible Markup Language), eCommerce

Compensation: $71.00 - $79.00 per hour

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