Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing and implementing cloud solutions specifically tailored to the Azure platform. Your expertise in Azure technologies will be instrumental in developing and executing Azure strategies, ensuring the successful deployment and operation of Azure-based systems. You will be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with an organization's objectives. This individual will work closely with the Engineering, Applications Support, and Infrastructure teams to securely design, build, test, and deploy a highly scalable environment in our Azure Cloud. Our teams use the Azure DevOps and Portal Platforms, Azure Pipelines, Terraform, and several native Azure services to help deliver our applications and services

Requirements:

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• This position is hybrid and requires working onsite at minimum, one day a week. - Washington DC

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable and secure Azure cloud architectures that align with business goals and objectives.
• Evaluate existing on-premises infrastructure and applications, identifying opportunities for migration and optimization within the Azure cloud.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical guidance on Azure solutions and services.
• Define Azure deployment models based on the organization's needs.
• Select and implement appropriate Azure services and tools to meet business requirements, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.
• Develop Azure migration strategies, including data migration, application migration, and infrastructure migration.
• Establish Azure security measures and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor Azure infrastructure and applications, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues and security vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams for designing and developing Azure-native applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging Azure technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance our Azure capabilities.
• Collaborate with systems administrators, developers, stakeholders, and leadership to develop consensus-based outcomes around cloud infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, management, and troubleshooting.
• Develop tools, scripts or templates that automate cloud security controls, governance, compliance validations and operational processes.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate deployment processes and improve efficiency. Ensure that all that can be automated is automated.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, ensuring proper access controls and permissions.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud services and Infrastructure as Code utilizing SecDevOps tooling and practices.
• Research, evaluate, and deploy advanced cloud computing systems and large data analytics for clients in research and production areas.
• Support a range of clients from front line analysts to researchers and senior leadership.
• Experience in building pipelines using Scripting languages like Python, Spark, etc.
• Strong experience in cloud architecture, design, and cost optimization/blueprints.
• Analyze, design, implement and collaborate with the team to refactor code, update configurations, and implement improvements for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Experience in provisioning Azure Cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Serverless Framework, Serverless Application Model.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Azure services and technologies, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Azure App Service, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Event Grid, Azure Cosmos DB, etc.
• Strong knowledge of scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other relevant languages. Experience with Azure infrastructure as code tools, such as ARM templates or Terraform.
• Familiarity with Azure monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Application Insights, etc.
• Understanding of Azure database technologies, both relational (e.g., Azure SQL Database) and NoSQL (e.g., Azure Cosmos DB).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, specifically tailored for Azure environments.
• Required minimum 5 years' of experience with solutions and platforms such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, SharePoint, and Databricks

Company Description

GRIDIRON IT is a Small Business specializing in IT talent search and placement. From executive search to cleared IT professionals, Gridiron IT provides top talent to government agencies, federal contractors, and commercial clients. Building on more than 20 years of recruiting excellence and solid relationships throughout the field, Gridiron IT is a trusted IT staffing resource in the National Capital Area and across the country. We work closely with our clients and consultants to understand their unique needs and make placements that make sense.

Company Description

GRIDIRON IT is a Small Business specializing in IT talent search and placement. From executive search to cleared IT professionals, Gridiron IT provides top talent to government agencies, federal contractors, and commercial clients. Building on more than 20 years of recruiting excellence and solid relationships throughout the field, Gridiron IT is a trusted IT staffing resource in the National Capital Area and across the country. We work closely with our clients and consultants to understand their unique needs and make placements that make sense.