What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Cloud Engineer position at Apex Systems?
Job#: 3031912
Job Description:
Azure Engineer (100% Remote) - Secret Clearance CompTIA Security
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Clearance Required: Active Secret
Certification Required: CompTIA Security
Employment Type: Contract
Project Duration: Initial 6-month cloud migration with strong extension potential
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Engineer to support a large-scale Azure cloud migration and system refresh initiative. This role will play a critical part in designing, building, securing, and supporting Azure infrastructure as the client transitions workloads to the cloud over the next six months. The position is fully remote and supports a federal environment, requiring an active Secret clearance and Security certification.
Key Responsibilities
Required Technical Skills
Required Qualifications
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Azure Engineer (100% Remote) - Secret Clearance CompTIA Security
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Clearance Required: Active Secret
Certification Required: CompTIA Security
Employment Type: Contract
Project Duration: Initial 6-month cloud migration with strong extension potential
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Engineer to support a large-scale Azure cloud migration and system refresh initiative. This role will play a critical part in designing, building, securing, and supporting Azure infrastructure as the client transitions workloads to the cloud over the next six months. The position is fully remote and supports a federal environment, requiring an active Secret clearance and Security certification.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and configure Azure infrastructure including Azure Virtual Machines, VNETs, NSGs, storage accounts, Azure Load Balancer, and Azure PaaS services
- Deploy and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and infrastructure automation practices
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Security Center, and Application Insights
- Troubleshoot Azure infrastructure, networking, and platform issues in a production environment
- Support automation and scripting efforts using PowerShell and Bash
- Implement cloud security controls, governance policies, and best practices aligned to federal requirements
- Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and security teams during the cloud migration lifecycle
Required Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure core services
- Strong experience with Azure compute, storage, networking, and PaaS offerings
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation
- Proficiency with PowerShell and/or Bash scripting
- Knowledge of cloud security, identity management, governance, and monitoring
- Experience supporting production cloud environments and troubleshooting complex issues
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance (required to start)
- CompTIA Security (required)
- Experience supporting or migrating systems to Azure in an enterprise or government environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a 100% remote setting
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.