Azure Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services; North Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 145.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Five Rivers Analytics is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to migrate and sustain the SAMS in Microsoft Azure, leading environment build-out and ensuring secure, scalable cloud operations. The role requires 2–4 years of Azure experience and a strong background in VM architecture, VNet, SQL Database, and Key Vault.

Located in or near Charleston, SC with periodic customer-site visits; remote work options supported.

Qualifikationen

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer/Azure Engineer or similar role in enterprise cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure configuration, deployment, and operations.
• Expertise with Azure VM architecture, dedicated hosts, and cloud-hosted infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services including VNet, VMs, SQL Database, Key Vault, Azure Files, Application Gateway, API Management, and Azure Monitor.
• Ability to design and build cloud-based development, test, and production environments.
• Experience migrating on-prem to Azure.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting across network, compute, and data services.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end migration of SAMS from on-prem to Azure.
• Design, develop, and build Azure-based dev/test/prod environments.
• Operate and optimize SAMS cloud services (VNet, Dedicated Hosts, VMs, SQL DB, Synapse, Monitor, Gateway, Key Vault, Files, API Management).
• Provide guidance translating architecture concepts into engineering plans.
• Ensure cloud configurations meet security, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot Azure infrastructure, network, and service issues.
• Implement best practices for cloud operations, resource mgmt, high availability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to align cloud solutions with SAMS needs.

Kenntnisse

Azure configuration

Azure deployment

Azure operations

Azure services knowledge

Cloud migrations

Troubleshooting

Architectural design

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

2–4 years related experience

Tools

ARM/Bicep templates

PowerShell

Terraform

Azure Synapse Analytics

Jobbeschreibung

Five Rivers Analytics is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer to work in North Charleston, SC. The Azure Cloud Engineer will serve as the primary technical expert responsible for migrating, designing, building, and sustaining the Software Asset Monitoring System (SAMS) within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. This role will lead the development, test, and production environment build-out, provide authoritative guidance on Azure architecture best practices, and ensure secure, stable, and optimized cloud operations. The engineer will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Azure configuration, cloud operations, virtual machines, dedicated hosts, and overall cloud-hosted infrastructure. The qualified candidate must be located in either Charleston, SC or Stafford, VA for periodic visits to the customer site/location.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end migration of the on-premise Software Asset Monitoring System (SAMS) into Microsoft Azure.
• Design, develop, and build Azure-based development, test, and production environments.
• Operate, monitor, and optimize SAMS cloud services including Azure Virtual Network, Azure Dedicated Hosts and VMs, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Monitor, Application Gateway, Key Vault, Azure Files, and API Management.
• Provide technical recommendations and cloud architecture guidance; translate architecture concepts into actionable engineering plans.
• Ensure cloud configurations meet security, performance, scalability, and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Azure infrastructure, network, and service issues.
• Implement best practices for cloud operations, resource management, high availability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure cloud solution alignment with SAMS functional and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance, ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field and 2-4 years of related experience.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, Azure Engineer, or similar role supporting enterprise cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure configuration, deployment, and operations.
• Expertise in virtual machine architecture, dedicated host management, and cloud-hosted infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge and operational experience with Azure services including VNet, VMs, SQL Database, Key Vault, Azure Files, Application Gateway, API Management, and Azure Monitor.
• Demonstrated ability to design and build cloud-based development, test, and production environments.
• Experience supporting cloud migrations from on-prem to Azure.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting skills across network, compute, and data services.
• Ability to clearly translate cloud architecture recommendations into actionable engineering designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics and enterprise data platform integrations.
• Knowledge of automation tools (ARM/Bicep templates, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and Zero Trust approaches.
• Experience in monitoring, logging, and performance optimization using Azure-native tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to advise and guide stakeholders on Azure applicability and best practices.

Job ID 2026-25935

Work Type Remote Pay Range $145,000 - $150,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment. As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.