What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Azure Engineer || Secret OR Higher Clearance || Washington. DC //Hybrid- 3 days position at Alliance IT?
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing
- Managing ‘Replication Traffic’ over ExpressRoute/VPN and configuration isolation VNET’s for testing
- Act as the POC for all Azure networking issues, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership.
- Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability
- Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations
- Experience with building and managing Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
- Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations
- Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
Experience:
- 10 years of related experience required, with at least 5 years of preferred experience in database and data management.
Required Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation
- Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure Il5 and Il6 environment
- Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN
- Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
- Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
- Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:
- Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
- Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience working in Federal or State government environments
- Ability to work independently and remotely
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
LOCATION:
Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required
Salary : $85 - $90