What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Cloud Engineer position at DCI Solutions?
DCI Job Requirement for:
Azure Lifecycle Manager
Locations: Norfolk, VA
Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance Required
Job Description
- Serve as an Azure Lifecycle Manager
- Own, support, & be a resource with strong experience in:
o Azure Local lifecycle management across Dell AX platforms
- Plan, coordinate, document, & support platform:
o Upgrades, lifecycle activities, interoperability efforts, and version alignment
- Manage/coordinate upgrades, updates, and maintenance procedures for:
o Azure Local environments
o Dell AX platforms
- Evaluate and validate Dell AX system compatibility with Azure Local releases
- Work with Dell, Microsoft, and other third-party vendors
- Track and assess future Azure enhancements
o Determine potential impact to Dell-supported solutions
- Develop, maintain, & improve upgrade runbooks, procedures, & operational docs
- Determine & maintain support matrices for Azure Local versions
- ID lifecycle risks, support gaps, and version dependencies
o Communicate recommendations to stakeholders
- Support testing, change planning, and release readiness
- Provide technical guidance for the platform
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related
- Strong hands-on experience in Azure Local lifecycle management
- Strong knowledge of:
o Dell AX systems supporting Microsoft Azure Local
o Azure Local architecture, releases, and roadmap direction
- Experience working in multi-vendor environments, including:
o Coordination with hardware, software, and platform partners
- Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, including:
o Upgrade procedures, operational guides, and support documentation
- Ability to determine and document support matrices across:
o Infrastructure platforms
o Software versions
o Validated configurations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Dell integrated systems, HCI, or hybrid cloud platforms
- Familiarity with MS lifecycle guidance, release management, platform validation
- Experience with platform upgrades, interoperability testing, change management
- Knowledge of supportability considerations across:
o Firmware, drivers, operating system versions
o Azure Local software releases
- Experience engaging directly with Microsoft and OEM/vendor support teams
Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation details: 120000-200000 Yearly Salary
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