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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Commercial Cloud Engineer (Remote) - **Company:** GovCIO - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Biometrics, Data Discovery, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Database Design, Apache Hive, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Network Planning and Design, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Azure Data Factory, Git, Data Lakes, Core Data, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Terraform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Resource Manager, Databricks - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/49CACDB56E9F40DBAE607EECFE49D431/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree plus 12 years experience in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. (or commensurate experience) * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Skills and Experience: * Expertise with the Azure commercial cloud platform * Certifications: Databricks Certified, Azure Data Engineer, AZ900 - Azure fundamentals * Experience with SQL Server/SQL Server Admin, Azure, ETL, Relational Databases, AWS Cloud Platforms, ADF, Python, Spark SQL, Synapse, Azure Storage, Azure Eventhub, Azure Logic Apps, Database Design, Sharepoint, Power BI. * Experience with Databricks workspace administration, catalog creation, mount configurations, and cluster setup. * Familiarity with cloud identity and access management (IAM), including Service Principals, role-based access control (RBAC), and persona-based configurations. * Strong knowledge and experience with data lake architectures, especially Delta Lake or similar structured storage solutions. * Experience automating cloud provisioning workflows (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep, PowerShell, Python). * Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering and business teams. * Strong documentation practices and experience building standard operating procedures. * Experience supporting public sector or healthcare data environments is a plus. Clearance Required * Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust, * A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview * During the Hiring Process * Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening * Background check, to include: * Criminal history (past 7 years) * Verification of your highest level of education * Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application ## Description * Administer and support Azure Commercial cloud services, including computer, networking, storage, identity, and platform services. * Design, deploy, maintain secure, scalable Azure cloud infrastructure supporting mission critical environments. * Engineer automated Azure landing zones and provisioning processes that enable fast, repeatable customer onboarding with minimal manual intervention. * Create cloud workspaces equipped with the most commonly used tools to ensure rapid assignment and reduced onboarding friction. * Lead migration efforts from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions. * Develop and maintain documentation for network designs, policies, and procedures. * Automate provisioning processes for user intake, workspace creation, and core data access. * Lead teams of data platform engineers, security teams, and analytics stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient workspace operations. * Map new users to the appropriate workspace personas and configurations. * Build and configure workspaces in PreProd (with live data) or Prod environments, including setup of Service Principals, workgroup personas, access controls, and security configurations. * Create and manage linked services, mount points, and integrations between Databricks and the VHA Data Lake. * Develop and maintain Databricks catalogs to support streamlined data discovery and governed access. * Troubleshoot issues related to cloud provisioning, access, and workspace functionality, delivering timely and high-quality support. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including automation enhancement, intake optimization, and workspace standardization. * Document processes, SOPs, access models, and configurations to support operational transparency and repeatability. * Provide white-glove support to new and existing users, ensuring strong adoption and high user satisfaction. * Develop and maintain infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of Azure resources. * Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules, CI/DC pipelines, automated deployment processes using Azure DevOps and Git. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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