Improvix Technologies, Inc.
Azure Cloud Engineer
Improvix Technologies, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Systems Cloud Engineer - Azure
Location:
Washington, DC (Onsite - 5 Days per Week) Clearance:
Top Secret Clearance Required
About the Role:
The
Systems Engineer - Azure
will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and optimized Azure cloud environments. This role requires expertise in
Azure architecture, automation, networking, and DevOps methodologies . The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to ensure Azure infrastructure aligns with business needs and federal security compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities: Azure Cloud Infrastructure Management:
Deploy and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Storage Accounts, and Azure Active Directory (AAD) . Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Develop and maintain
Terraform, ARM templates, and Ansible
scripts to automate provisioning and configuration of Azure resources. Cloud Security & Compliance:
Implement and enforce security best practices, including
RBAC, Azure Policy, Key Vault, IAM, and network security groups (NSGs)
to ensure compliance with
FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD security guidelines . CI/CD Pipeline Management:
Build and manage
CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
to support infrastructure automation and application deployment. Monitoring & Performance Optimization:
Utilize
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance. Cloud Networking & Connectivity:
Configure and optimize
Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Load Balancers, and Azure Front Door
for secure cloud connectivity. Containerization & Orchestration:
Deploy and manage
Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters (AKS)
for scalable application hosting. Automation & Scripting:
Develop
PowerShell, Bash, and Python
scripts to automate administrative tasks, resource management, and security monitoring. Disaster Recovery & High Availability:
Design and implement disaster recovery strategies using
Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and multi-region failover architectures . Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with security, development, and operations teams to align cloud solutions with business and security objectives. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD):
Deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profiles, and integration with Azure AD and Microsoft 365. Required Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum
5 years
of experience in
cloud engineering, systems administration, or DevOps , with a strong focus on
Microsoft Azure . Certifications:
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
or equivalent Azure certification preferred. Security & Compliance Expertise:
Strong knowledge of
Azure security tools, encryption, identity management (Azure AD, RBAC), and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF) . Infrastructure & Automation:
Experience with
Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline automation . Networking & Load Balancing:
Hands-on experience with
Azure VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, and load balancing services . Containerization & Orchestration:
Experience deploying and managing
AKS, Docker, and microservices architecture . Scripting & Automation:
Proficiency in
PowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML/JSON
for cloud automation and system management. AVD Experience:
Hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments in production, including host pool creation, user profile management (FSLogix), and AAD integration. Preferred Skills:
Experience supporting
federal agencies or DoD cloud environments . Hands-on experience with
Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Grid for serverless automation . Knowledge of
cost optimization strategies using Azure Cost Management and FinOps best practices .
This role provides the opportunity to
support critical Azure cloud infrastructure projects in a high-impact government environment, ensuring security, scalability, and operational excellence .
Location:
Washington, DC (Onsite - 5 Days per Week) Clearance:
Top Secret Clearance Required
About the Role:
The
Systems Engineer - Azure
will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and optimized Azure cloud environments. This role requires expertise in
Azure architecture, automation, networking, and DevOps methodologies . The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to ensure Azure infrastructure aligns with business needs and federal security compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities: Azure Cloud Infrastructure Management:
Deploy and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Storage Accounts, and Azure Active Directory (AAD) . Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Develop and maintain
Terraform, ARM templates, and Ansible
scripts to automate provisioning and configuration of Azure resources. Cloud Security & Compliance:
Implement and enforce security best practices, including
RBAC, Azure Policy, Key Vault, IAM, and network security groups (NSGs)
to ensure compliance with
FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD security guidelines . CI/CD Pipeline Management:
Build and manage
CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
to support infrastructure automation and application deployment. Monitoring & Performance Optimization:
Utilize
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance. Cloud Networking & Connectivity:
Configure and optimize
Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Load Balancers, and Azure Front Door
for secure cloud connectivity. Containerization & Orchestration:
Deploy and manage
Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters (AKS)
for scalable application hosting. Automation & Scripting:
Develop
PowerShell, Bash, and Python
scripts to automate administrative tasks, resource management, and security monitoring. Disaster Recovery & High Availability:
Design and implement disaster recovery strategies using
Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and multi-region failover architectures . Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with security, development, and operations teams to align cloud solutions with business and security objectives. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD):
Deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop environments, including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profiles, and integration with Azure AD and Microsoft 365. Required Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum
5 years
of experience in
cloud engineering, systems administration, or DevOps , with a strong focus on
Microsoft Azure . Certifications:
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
or equivalent Azure certification preferred. Security & Compliance Expertise:
Strong knowledge of
Azure security tools, encryption, identity management (Azure AD, RBAC), and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF) . Infrastructure & Automation:
Experience with
Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipeline automation . Networking & Load Balancing:
Hands-on experience with
Azure VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, and load balancing services . Containerization & Orchestration:
Experience deploying and managing
AKS, Docker, and microservices architecture . Scripting & Automation:
Proficiency in
PowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML/JSON
for cloud automation and system management. AVD Experience:
Hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments in production, including host pool creation, user profile management (FSLogix), and AAD integration. Preferred Skills:
Experience supporting
federal agencies or DoD cloud environments . Hands-on experience with
Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Event Grid for serverless automation . Knowledge of
cost optimization strategies using Azure Cost Management and FinOps best practices .
This role provides the opportunity to
support critical Azure cloud infrastructure projects in a high-impact government environment, ensuring security, scalability, and operational excellence .