What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure SME position at Techstand LLC?
Title: Azure SME
Duration: 12 Months
Interview: In person/Webcam
Location: Jackson, MI (must report onsite one week per month)
Required Skills:
- Deep knowledge of key Azure services (VMs, Azure Storage, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, VNet, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Functions, Azure Resource Manager templates, etc.).
- Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-tenant/subscription environment.
- Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the Azure cloud environment and ingressing/egressing to the State's on-premises environment (e.g., ExpressRoute, VPN).
- Familiarity with Azure Landing Zone implementations and management using Azure Landing Zone reference architectures or ALZ deployment tools.
- Proficiency with infrastructure as code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
- Experience implementing security best practices (e.g., Azure RBAC, encryption, network segmentation, and Azure Policies).
- Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization (Docker, AKS, Azure Container Apps), and serverless architectures.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, storage, and compute layers in Azure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment.
- Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems.
Preferred Skills:
- Microsoft Azure Expert-level certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).
- Experience in a government or highly regulated environment (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075 compliance).
- Knowledge of ITIL, project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile), and enterprise IT governance frameworks.
- Familiarity with other public cloud providers and hybrid-cloud environments (e.g., Azure Arc).
- Working knowledge of common scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, Powerhell).