What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Infrastructure Engineer position at Koniag Government Services?
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an Azure Infrastructure Engineer with a TS/SCI security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Washington, DC.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is looking for a highly qualified, experienced and self-motivated Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support our active funded government client. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This position requires an Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance, supporting a DOJ FBI five-year contract. The primary work location is Patriots Plaza in Washington DC (with a possible work location of Mission Ridge in Chantilly, VA upon special request and client approval). Some telework flexibility may be available on a case-by-case basis.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
The Azure Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust cloud infrastructure solutions in the Microsoft Azure environment. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is looking for a highly qualified, experienced and self-motivated Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support our active funded government client. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This position requires an Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance, supporting a DOJ FBI five-year contract. The primary work location is Patriots Plaza in Washington DC (with a possible work location of Mission Ridge in Chantilly, VA upon special request and client approval). Some telework flexibility may be available on a case-by-case basis.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
The Azure Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust cloud infrastructure solutions in the Microsoft Azure environment. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure
- Provision and configure Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components
- Automate deployment and management processes using tools like Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and PowerShell
- Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and availability of cloud environments
- Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and federal regulations
- Collaborate with development and IT operations teams to support application deployment and maintenance
- Architect and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues and incidents in a timely manner
- Provide guidance and training to teams on Azure services and best practices
- Participate in technical milestone reviews, architecture sessions, and resource estimation
- Create and maintain technical documentation for cloud infrastructure
- Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
- 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or cloud administration
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS offerings
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools
- Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and deployment models
- Knowledge of networking concepts including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, and load balancers
- Experience implementing and managing Azure security controls and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with Azure identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC)
- Experience with monitoring and managing cloud costs and resource optimization
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Microsoft certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Azure DevOps Engineer
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premises systems
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of database services such as Azure SQL, Cosmos DB
- Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery planning in cloud environments
- Understanding of government cloud environments (Azure Government)
- Experience working in a federal government IT environment, especially with FBI or DOJ
- Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum development environment
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352