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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Charleston, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Systems, Apex Code, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Git, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Microservices - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f4d5191d-5037-40d6-b2a8-71863893ec3a ## About the Role * Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain interim prior to start) * U.S. Citizenship * DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+) * 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform) * Experience in a DevOps or infrastructure automation role * Hands-on experience with: + Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) + Automation tools (Ansible or similar) + Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) * Strong understanding of: + Cloud networking, security, and architecture design + Agile/Scrum methodologies * Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment, * 5+ years of cloud engineering experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field * Experience with: + CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) + Scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) + Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) + Microservices, serverless architecture, or container orchestration + Cloud cost optimization (FinOps practices) * Familiarity with tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, or Artifactory Certifications are a plus: * Microsoft Azure Administrator * Certified Scrum Developer (CSD/PSD) * Red Hat Ansible Certification * CISSP, ITIL, or similar ## Description Apex Systems is seeking a Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer to support a mission-critical initiative for a Department of Defense client. This role will play a key part in modernizing and optimizing cloud infrastructure supporting Naval software systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on cloud engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to directly impact national defense initiatives. Why Apex Systems At Apex Systems, we connect top technology talent with meaningful opportunities that drive impact. You'll gain: * Exposure to large-scale, enterprise cloud environments * The ability to work on high-visibility DoD programs * A culture focused on continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration * Access to training resources, certifications, and career advancement opportunities * A team environment where your ideas and contributions are valued What You'll Do * Design, build, and maintain secure and scalable cloud infrastructure (Azure-focused) * Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions (Terraform, ARM, etc.) * Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments * Automate cloud operations including monitoring, scaling, backup, and disaster recovery * Optimize cloud environments for performance, cost efficiency, and reliability * Support cloud migration initiatives and modernization efforts * Implement monitoring and observability solutions * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex, multi-system issues * Provide technical recommendations aligned to cloud best practices * Create clear and concise technical documentation and architecture designs * Contribute to Agile team ceremonies and deliverables ## 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) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## 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) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)