Cloud Engineer

VGroup Inc; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer Expert to support the DMV NCMAX Cloud infrastructure build in Raleigh, NC. You will act as the technical bridge between NCDIT-T and vendors, focusing on cloud architecture, security, and IaC.

The role centers on designing secure, scalable Azure infrastructure from scratch, enabling developers to deploy applications efficiently while meeting enterprise security requirements.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of DevOps principles, practices, and tools.
• Thorough knowledge of cloud infrastructure best practices, including security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software and infrastructure solutions for cloud-based operating environments.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using DevOps methodologies and version control.
• Develop descriptive infrastructure models to define and deploy networks, virtual machines, load balancers, connection topologies, and other cloud resources.
• Design and implement reliable, scalable, and secure cloud platforms that enable developers to build and deploy applications.
• Design, implement, configure, and manage cloud network infrastructure.
• Deploy and configure cloud-based networking solutions to ensure high performance, reliability, and security.
• Support the development of the Azure cloud tenant from the ground up.
• Provide technical expertise related to cloud infrastructure, networking, storage, and security.
• Serve as a technical bridge between NCDIT-T teams and external vendors.
• Help evaluate and implement cloud infrastructure solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security requirements.
• Apply DevOps principles, practices, and tools throughout cloud infrastructure development and deployment.
• Support infrastructure scalability, performance optimization, reliability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and networking issues.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, DMV, and vendor teams to support modernization initiatives.
• Participate in onsite meetings and task-specific activities when business needs warrant in-person participation.
• Perform statewide travel as required to support project activities.

Skills

DevOps principles

Cloud infrastructure

Analytical thinking

Job description

End Client: State of North Carolina (NCDIT-Transportation)

Job Title: Cloud Engineer Expert

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Position Type: Contract

Hours Per Week: 40 Hr.

Interview Type: In-Person

Requirement: NCDIT-Transportation Cloud Engineer Expert

Job Summary:

NCDIT-Transportation (NCDIT-T) Infrastructure Team is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer Expert to support the ongoing DMV NCMAX Cloud infrastructure build.

The primary focus of this role is to help NCDIT-T understand the cloud architecture and serve as a technical bridge between NCDIT-T and vendors, leveraging strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, storage, security, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

The selected candidate will play a critical role in helping NCDIT-T and DMV build an Azure cloud tenant from scratch to support the DMV modernization initiative. The project operates on an aggressive schedule and requires strong technical expertise in designing secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure.

Important:

• All candidates must be local to the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill (Triangle) region of North Carolina.
• The position is primarily remote/hybrid but may require onsite attendance based on business needs.
• The candidate must report onsite on the first day to collect equipment and is likely required to be onsite during the first week for onboarding and knowledge transfer.
• Statewide travel is required. Contractors must use their own vehicle for business travel; state vehicles are not permitted for contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop software and infrastructure solutions for cloud-based operating environments.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using DevOps methodologies and version control.
• Develop descriptive infrastructure models to define and deploy networks, virtual machines, load balancers, connection topologies, and other cloud resources.
• Design and implement reliable, scalable, and secure cloud platforms that enable developers to build and deploy applications.
• Design, implement, configure, and manage cloud network infrastructure.
• Deploy and configure cloud-based networking solutions to ensure high performance, reliability, and security.
• Support the development of the Azure cloud tenant from the ground up.
• Provide technical expertise related to cloud infrastructure, networking, storage, and security.
• Serve as a technical bridge between NCDIT-T teams and external vendors.
• Help evaluate and implement cloud infrastructure solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security requirements.
• Apply DevOps principles, practices, and tools throughout cloud infrastructure development and deployment.
• Support infrastructure scalability, performance optimization, reliability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and networking issues.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, DMV, and vendor teams to support modernization initiatives.
• Participate in onsite meetings and task-specific activities when business needs warrant in-person participation.
• Perform statewide travel as required to support project activities.

Required Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of DevOps principles, practices, and tools Required 7 Years
• Thorough knowledge of cloud infrastructure best practices, including security, scalability, and performance optimization Required 7 Years
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Required 7 Years

Highly Desired Skills:

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Highly Desired 7 Years
• Experience with cloud infrastructure architecture, networking, storage, and security.
• Experience implementing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using DevOps methodologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Experience working with cloud vendors and cross-functional infrastructure teams.

Work Location Requirements:

• Hybrid position primarily remote.
• Candidate must currently reside in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC area.
• Occasional onsite work may be required at NCDOT customer offices in Wake/Durham County.
• Candidate must report onsite on the first day to collect equipment.
• Candidate will likely need to work onsite during the first week for onboarding and knowledge transfer.
• Statewide travel is required.
• Contractors must use their own vehicle for required business travel.