Expert Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

Job Title: Expert Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

Job Location: Washington District Of Columbia 20001

Onsite Requirements: Hybrid

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Domain Transfer (ADT), and use of Kubernetes
• Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Azure Resource Manager/Bicep templates) to provision and manage cloud resources
• Enable consistent environmental builds across development, staging, and production in compliance with FedRAMP deployment processes
  Integrate identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC) into the infrastructure design

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and architect robust Azure Government cloud infrastructures, including virtual networks, subnets, firewall rules, and VM configurations, to meet project requirements for scalability, high availability, and security
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Domain Transfer (ADT), and use of Kubernetes
• Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Azure Resource Manager/Bicep templates) to provision and manage cloud resources
• Enable consistent environmental builds across development, staging, and production in compliance with FedRAMP deployment processes
• Integrate identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC) into the infrastructure design
• Ensure least-privilege access to resources and implement multi-factor authentication and role segregation in line with NIST SP 800-53 controls
• Incorporate government security standards (DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks) when configuring OS images and network settings
• Ensure data protections such as encryption at rest/in transit (using Azure Key Vault and SSL/TLS) are in place
• Plan and implement network connectivity (ExpressRoute or VPN) and cross-domain solutions if needed
• Link Azure Secret or on-premises environment, carefully managing data flows to maintain compliance with classified network policies
• Lead technical decision-making and peer reviews for architecture changes
• Create detailed design documentation and diagrams
• Guide engineering teams on best practices for cloud resource utilization and cost optimization

Software Developer Expert Requirements and Qualifications:

• Secret Clearance to start
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field; master's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with software development cycles
• Knowledge of Ansible and PowerShell DSC
• Expert knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including Python, Java, PHP, Apex, Drupal, SharePoint, Atlassian, GitLab, .NET, Salesforce, Docker and Containers, NGINX, Postgres, Ruby on Rails

Required Technical Skills:

• Cloud experience in Azure/Cloud.gov
• Hands-on experience with navigating Microsoft's Azure Platform, Azure CLI, Terraform/Bicep
• Develop a data strategy vision for users with high-end analytical needs by conducting technical briefings, prototyping, road mapping, and creating architecture diagrams. This involves building a data platform that supports data flows/pipelines, Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) / Extract, Load and Transform (ELT) and orchestration, data lake/data warehousing, geospatial analysis and services, big data query and analysis. Furthermore, support stakeholder activities using popular languages, tools, packages, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning frameworks within on-premise or cloud environments.
• Supports program with Fin-Ops initiatives focusing on optimization and efficiency, automation, utilizing industry best practices, integrating data and infrastructure security in all components of the architecture and fostering strong stakeholder relationships
• Works independently under limited supervision
• Network Architecture: Active Directory, Load traffic management (Load balancers), WAF (Web Application Firewall)

Systems/Solutions Architect Desired Experience:

• Visio experience and other analytics and reporting tools as desired by the customer
• Knowledge of Service Now and other IT Operations Management

Experience:

• 10 years of relevant experiencemay vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely

Certifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect
• Azure Fundamentals
• Azure Data Engineer
• Azure Security
• CISSP

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**