Cleared Azure Cloud Engineer
Virtual Service Operations · Lorton, VA ·
- Category
- Devops
A cleared Azure Cloud Engineer deploys, monitors, and secures Azure enclave environments using infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep), Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and Windows services like Active Directory and Azure Virtual Desktop. Requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, based in Lorton, VA with up to 10% travel.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy Azure resources such as Azure Virtual Machines, Key Vaults, and other core Azure resources using Azure DevOps pipelines.
- Monitor and maintain Azure infrastructure, addressing performance issues and optimizing cloud resources.
- Implement and manage Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
- Review, refine and troubleshoot new and existing IaC within the environment.
- Design, implement, and manage secure enclave environments within Microsoft Azure.
- Ensure the stability, performance, and security of Azure enclave systems.
- Manage identity and access management (IAM) policies, ensuring least privilege access across enclave systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance cloud solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, providing escalation support as needed.
- Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes.
- Azure AVD image building and rotation via automation.
- Administer and maintain Windows infrastructure services, including Active Directory Domain Services, Active Directory Certificate Services, and Group Policy, ensuring secure account provisioning, certificate management, policy enforcement, and resolution of domain-related issues
- Provide support in assisting customers installing software onto baseline desktops using an automation first mentality (DSC or Packer).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in cloud administration and development, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Experience working in secure enclave environments and familiarity with security compliance frameworks
- Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Desktop
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages
- Strong experience with automating the deployment of Azure resources via code
- Strong knowledge of YAML, Json, Bicep and PowerShell
- Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI.