Azure Cloud Engineer

JST; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Remote work

Veterans and military spouses welcome

Job summary

JST is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to manage and optimize our Azure cloud environment, ensuring availability, performance, and security in a remote, full-time role. The engineer will design, implement, and maintain Azure-based solutions while collaborating with the Information Management team.

Responsibilities include provisioning resources, monitoring performance, and enforcing security practices, with a focus on cost management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 3+ years of IT administration including Azure cloud administration.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services and architecture.
• Hands-on experience with ARM templates and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Azure Monitor and security solutions (Azure Sentinel).
• Experience managing AAD/Office 365 environments.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Provision resources and maintain the cloud environment as needed.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot for high availability.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Manage cloud security including access reviews and logs.
• Design and manage multi-tenant Azure environments.
• Develop new features while maintaining performance standards.
• Configure and manage virtual networks, storage, VMs, and databases.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell and Azure Automation.
• Monitor costs and optimize spending on Azure resources.
• Provide technical support for internal users of the platform.

Skills

IT administration experience

Azure cloud administration

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / related field

Tools

PowerShell scripting

Azure Monitor

Azure Sentinel

ARM templates

AAD admin

Office 365 mgmt

Azure DevOps

Log Analytics

KQL

SharePoint Online admin

Exchange Online admin

Teams admin

Azure ARC

Job description

Overview

JST is currently seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team. The Azure Cloud Engineer/Specialist would manage the Azure cloud environment and ensure its availability, performance, and security. The Azure Cloud Engineer/Specialist will be a key member of the Information Management team, working to ensure our Azure environment is running smoothly and efficiently.

Overview

JST is currently seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team. The Azure Cloud Engineer/Specialist would manage the Azure cloud environment and ensure its availability, performance, and security. The Azure Cloud Engineer/Specialist will be a key member of the Information Management team, working to ensure our Azure environment is running smoothly and efficiently. This is a full-time remote position. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Azure Cloud Engineer Responsibilities

• Provisioning resources and maintaining the cloud environment by adding new servers or databases as needed
• Monitoring performance metrics and troubleshooting issues with cloud environments to ensure high levels of performance
• Coordinating with vendors and other internal teams to ensure that any issues are quickly resolved
• Managing security for cloud environments by monitoring access requests and reviewing security logs for suspicious activity
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems to ensure optimal performance
• Designing and managing complex multi-tenant clouds, including creating virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and other resources
• Developing new features and functionality for existing systems while maintaining performance standards
• Monitoring system performance to ensure that it meets business requirements, identifying potential issues before they become problems, and recommending solutions
• Providing technical support for the cloud computing platform to internal customers who use the platform for their work
• Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud-based solutions
• Configure and manage virtual networking, storage accounts, and blob containers
• Set up and configure virtual machines, web apps, and SQL databases
• Monitor activity and performance of all Azure resources and services using Azure Monitor
• Automate tasks using Azure Automation and PowerShell scripting
• Implement Azure Active Directory and role-based access control
• Manage identities and access for users, groups, and applications
• Configure Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery and business continuity
• Backup and restore data using Azure Backup and Azure Storage
• Monitor costs and optimize spending on Azure resources
• Stay up to date on new features and capabilities in Azure
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Azure resources

Azure Cloud Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT administration, including Azure cloud administration
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services and architecture
• Hands-on experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automating Azure tasks
• Demonstrated experience with Azure Monitor, Azure Sentinel implementing monitoring and security solutions
• Experience managing AAD users management and expanding Office 365 environments
• Strong communication skills and experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving cloud environment

Azure Cloud Engineer Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT administration, including Azure cloud administration
• Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect, and Azure Security certification (AZ or SC)
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with Azure cost management and optimization strategies
• Experience with Azure security and compliance, particularly with Government Community Cloud (GCC) environments
• Skilled in data migration and management using Azure Storage solutions and OneDrive
• Experience in implementing Azure-based disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Proficient in Log Analytics KQL
• Experience developing automated cloud tasks using Azure Logic Apps
• Experience with MIM, RBAC, PKI, and PIM
• Experience with configuration, migration and administration of SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams
• Experience with Azure ARC servers

Required Clearances And Screenings

• An active Secret clearance is required
• MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance

About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST)

No objective is beyond reach! Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield. Our team includes leading experts from military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference. Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team. JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about. It's something you do. JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives. JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.