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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** ANALYTICA - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Log Analysis, Machine Learning, SQL Azure, Routing, Network Segmentation, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, Security Software, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Scripting, Load Balancing, Azure Data Factory, Cloud Monitoring, System Availability, Azure Powershell, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Microsoft Fabric, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bicep, Enterprise Integration, Azure AKS, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Key Vault, Jenkins, Databricks - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** http://analyticallc.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/RMv2mZcKkV ## About the Role * U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a U.S. Federal security clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience. * 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or a related field. * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure. * Experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure, networking, security, and compute resources. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code, using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or similar technologies. * Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools. * Proficiency with Azure CLI and/or PowerShell for cloud administration and automation. * Experience with Azure identity and security concepts including Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, managed identities, Key Vault, private endpoints, and network security controls. * Experience troubleshooting cloud infrastructure, deployments, networking, and application/platform issues. * Experience working with Git-based source control and collaborative software development practices. * Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts including VNets, subnets, routing, DNS, firewalls, load balancing, and private connectivity. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Synapse Analytics, or Azure SQL environments. * Experience supporting federal, government, or other highly regulated environments. * Experience with Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Purview. * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/AKS. * Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automation. * Experience implementing cloud security and compliance controls aligned with FedRAMP, NIST, or other federal security frameworks. * Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps practices, including automated security and compliance checks. * Experience supporting machine learning or AI workloads in Azure, including Azure Machine Learning or MLflow. * Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps practices. * Azure certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate), AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert), or AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert). * Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. ## Description The Cloud Engineer will work closely with data engineers, software engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders to provision and operate Azure resources that support data pipelines, analytics platforms, applications, and AI/ML workloads. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a regulated environment and has strong experience with Azure infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, networking, security, and cloud operations., * Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure supporting data engineering, analytics, application, and AI/ML workloads. * Provision and manage Azure resources including Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, NSGs, storage accounts, Azure Key Vault, Azure SQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Monitor, and Azure Compute services. * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions to automate infrastructure and application deployments. * Configure and manage Azure networking, including VNets, private endpoints, DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing, and connectivity between cloud resources and external environments. * Implement cloud security controls including RBAC, managed identities, secrets management, encryption, network segmentation, and least-privilege access. * Support the secure integration of Azure infrastructure with data platforms such as Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL. * Partner with Data Engineers to ensure the underlying cloud infrastructure supports reliable, scalable, and performant data pipelines and analytics workloads. * Support Databricks infrastructure and workspace integrations, including networking, identity, access controls, compute configuration, and connectivity to Azure resources. * Configure monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and related Azure services. * Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, deployment, performance, and availability issues across development, test, and production environments. * Automate routine infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or similar scripting tools. * Implement cloud cost-management and optimization practices, including resource monitoring, right-sizing, tagging, and appropriate use of compute and storage. * Support disaster recovery, backup, high availability, and business continuity requirements for cloud-hosted workloads. * Maintain technical documentation for cloud environments, infrastructure configurations, deployment processes, and operational procedures. * Contribute to cloud architecture and engineering standards and help identify opportunities to improve scalability, reliability, security, and automation. * Work within Agile teams and participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, code reviews, demonstrations, and troubleshooting activities. * Support compliance and security requirements associated with federal cloud environments and applicable agency policies and standards., To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process. * Application Review: AI tools may help identify skills and experiences relevant to the role. * Interview Support: AI-powered notetaking tools may be used during interviews to document discussions and summarize key points. These tools are used to assist our team. All hiring decisions are made by Analytica recruiters and hiring managers. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used to support parts of the application and interview process. 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