What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Azure Cloud Engineer position at The Midtown Group?
We are actively interviewing for the following opportunity. If interested please apply now.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to build and secure our Azure infrastructure environment from the ground up. Our current environment contains some ad-hoc configurations, and we need a dedicated architect to establish a robust, modern infrastructure. You will work directly with the VP of IT and Head of Cybersecurity to replace legacy systems with a strict, code-first architecture.
Core Responsibilities
- Build, configure, and maintain a secure Azure infrastructure utilizing a strict code-first approach.
- Implement a Zero Trust mindset across all aspects of the environment, including identity, networking, and server configurations.
- Architect and execute enterprise disaster recovery and high availability configurations utilizing native Azure tools.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity leadership to build commercial-grade security walls that comply with strict financial industry regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Infrastructure as Code: Proven expertise in writing Infrastructure as Code from scratch, specifically utilizing Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Zero Trust Networking: Deep packet-level experience with Azure networking, specifically focusing on Private Endpoints, Private Link, and internal Azure configurations.
- Disaster Recovery: Demonstrated hands-on experience and strong foundational knowledge utilizing Azure Site Recovery (ASR). You must know which DR technologies to use and when to apply them.
- Commercial Experience: 7 years of dedicated IT infrastructure experience. A background in the commercial, enterprise, or financial sectors is highly preferred over pre-built government contracting environments.
- Proximity: Must reside within a manageable, daily commuting distance to Bethesda, MD for a 4-day-a-week on-site schedule.
How to Apply
Please submit your most updated resume detailing your specific project experience with Terraform/Bicep, Azure Private Endpoints, and Azure Site Recovery.