Azure Cloud Engineer/Technical Representative

ECS is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer/Technical Representativeto work in our Suffolk, VA office.ECS is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer/Technical Representative to work in a hybrid remote/on-site capacity in Suffolk, VA in support of various U.S. Government Mission Partner Enclaves within the DoD Community, each with a unique set of data and applications.The Azure Cloud Engineer/Technical Representative works closely with project and technical teams to swiftly develop and implement solutions in an agile environment, deploy [primarily Azure-based] cloud capabilities, and support operational end users. The Azure Cloud Engineer/Technical Representative will also aid in designing, deploying, and maintaining Mission Partner Enclaves' associated virtual infrastructure.The ideal candidate has advanced technical acumen, strong problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with cloud networking, platform automation, and infrastructure development supporting these technologies.This is a demanding, high-energy position that requires innovative solutions to network, hardware, and software challenges. The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team that promotes customer service, and excellence in communication, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork. Duties include, but are not limited to: Integrate with a team of technical experts in a highly agile environment to design and build best-in-class Azure cloud solutions and new customer capabilities.Implement and maintain Azure cloud solutions that support highly-available, scalable, secure applications.Collaborate with stakeholders and technical experts to solicit technical requirements and execute timely, seamless, and efficient product delivery.Support risk mitigation activities such as Assessment and Authorization (A&A), continuous monitoring, and vulnerability and configuration management.Conduct in-depth diagnostics and develop innovative solutions to resolve issues.Provide cloud engineering / administrative support to Mission Partners with network integration, testing, monitoring, server patching, connectivity issue resolution, etc.Other duties as assigned.U.S. Citizen.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline. With no degree, 4+ years of relevant work experience may be substituted.Current DoD Secret security clearance (or higher) required to apply; Top Secret security clearance with SCI indoctrination (TS/SCI) ultimately required.DoD 8140 IAT Level II / III certification (active, or within 45 calendar days of hire). Security+ or CISSP preferred.Microsoft and | or competing cloud technology certification (active, or within 365 calendar days of hire). Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) preferred.3+ years of hands-on experience developing, engineering, and deploying enterprise-class IT infrastructure cloud systems and services.Recent hands-on experience with a wide range of cloud service providers and solutions, including experience and proficiency working with Azure cloud computing technologies across Windows and Linux endpoints.Proficiency with cloud networking and troubleshooting cloud networking environments (IP networking, VPNs, DNS, and load balancing).Advanced skills using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams).Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities and execute accordingly.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.