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Azure Cloud Platform Engineer - GPS

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EY At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. Our GPS Technology Organization is a structure within the US GPS practice that implements and maintains a new operate and technology model designed specifically to support U.S. defense and Government engagements. The opportunity This is a remote opportunity that can be performed within Continental United States. You will be responsible for delivery of solutions and infrastructure development tasks, establishing automated and frictionless consumption capabilities for cloud platforms supporting large and complex projects. You are expected to have strong design and hands-on development experience on Azure cloud app and infrastructure automation and CI/CD for enterprise. You are expected to bridge organizations where core capabilities are developed and support evolution of cloud capabilities in Azure Gov without technical debt. You will be expected to fully understand business and user requirements, ensuring design specifications are meeting the business requirements. You will also support junior engineers and work in a collaborative environment, exercising your creativity and innovation. Your Key Responsibilities Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for scalable and secure cloud environments using Bicep, and ARM templates. Engineer, automate and deploy platform solutions (Infrastructure & Application) to meet and exceed expectations of Product Managers (involve and participate, architecture and security of the platform) Build and deploy (CI/CD) using tools such as Azure DevOps Server, GIT, Helm, Ansible CLI. Package and deploy containerized applications e.g. Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps (ACA), Docker, Helm etc. Implement application code packaging, deployment strategies, and container orchestration. Develop and manage base container images and support hardened OS images (e.g., DISA STIG). Proactively evolve and apply DevSecOps methodologies, standards and leading practices. Independently research and remediate/troubleshoot day-to-day issues. Apply modern development standards/principles, global product-specific guidelines, security standards, usability design standards, as appropriate. Ensure quality through use of manual and automated controls. Identify, communicate and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions throughout full lifecycle. Using critical thinking, consider the art of the possible, compare various options based on feasibility and impact, propose impactful plans and roadmaps that balance tactical and strategic needs. Skills And Attributes For Success Design, implementation and administration experience of containerized application implementations using Azure Kubernetes Services and other PaaS services. Proficient in scripting in PowerShell, Python, JavaScript and Ansible. Ability to design and improve infrastructure (IaC) and application development processes. Strong knowledge of Azure Policies and Initiatives. Follow all best practices and procedures as established by the company. Advanced knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration (Group Policy Objects). Understanding of cloud networking within Azure Gov, including virtual networks, subnetting, network security groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute. Experience with claims-based authentication (SAML/OAuth/OIDC) and RBAC. Delivery using modern methodologies, including SAFe Agile, Scrum, and Kanban. Strong knowledge of full stack development, including front-end, back-end, and database technologies. Can document and design various processes; can update existing processes. Can improve practices for infrastructure development and application development Inspire DevSecOps teams by building consensus and mediating compromises when necessary. A desire to automate everything and the wisdom to know when not to. To qualify for the role, you must have Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent work experience More than 5 years in an engineering role using service and hosting solutions such as private/public cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms. Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance level. 5+ years functional knowledge of programming scripting and data science languages such as PowerShell, SQL, etc 5+ years CI/CD delivery using code management, configuration management and automation tools such as Bicep, Azure DevOps Server, Ansible, ARM Templates etc Experience in the following: Azure AD/Microsoft Entra. Experience with hardened OS images such as DISA STIG images. Basic understanding of Government Security Framework such as NIST Controls. Experience with containerization and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, ACA, Docker. Windows Server Administration: proficient in managing Windows servers to create, manage and deploy Group Policy Objects (via Ansible CLI). Knowledge/experience with Linux server administration. Strong knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc Delivery using modern methodologies SAFe Agile, Iterative, etc Experienced with Development frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. Communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills to work with global, distributed teams. Demonstrate excellent engineering & automation skills in cloud-based global delivery using CI/CD. Rapidly learn new and emerging technologies with ability to rapidly define engineering standards and produce automation code. Experiment and surface new methods, technologies, processes to streamline and accelerate the coding process and deliver secure solutions. Ideally, you’ll also have Experience and knowledge in source control management (git) Azure cloud experience/knowledge Scripting (PowerShell or Python) Azure DevOps Pipelines Agile methodology Ansible/Bicep Azure Policy Azure multi-tenant Knowledge Certifications : Any of the listed below certifications will be a huge plus. AZ104, AZ400, AZ500 and/or AZ700 Certifications Certified Kubernetes Networking Specialist (CKNS) Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) What We Look For A self-starter, independent-thinker, curious and creative person with ambition and passion History of continuous learning and continuous progression Individuals who can work through ambiguity and manage/re-prioritize tasks. What We Offer You We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $89,600 to $167,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $107,600 to $190,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Professional Services Note: This refinement focuses on consolidating the core role description and removing extraneous postings present in the original text.

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