Improvix Technologies
Overview
Azure Cloud Engineer – Improvix Technologies. This role is focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and optimized Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to ensure Azure infrastructure aligns with business needs and federal security compliance requirements. 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 Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr 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. 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. Note:
This role may include responsibilities related to critical Azure cloud infrastructure projects in a government environment, emphasizing security, scalability, and operational excellence. Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Azure Cloud Engineer – Improvix Technologies. This role is focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and optimized Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to ensure Azure infrastructure aligns with business needs and federal security compliance requirements. 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 Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr 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. 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. Note:
This role may include responsibilities related to critical Azure cloud infrastructure projects in a government environment, emphasizing security, scalability, and operational excellence. Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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