Cloud Engineer Azure

RoarTech inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RoarTech inc is seeking a Systems Engineer – Azure to join a federal-focused cloud environment in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes secure, scalable Azure solutions with alignment to FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD frameworks.

Onsite 5 days a week, the contractor will implement and manage cloud infrastructure, automation, and security controls. The position requires 5+ years in Azure-focused cloud engineering, with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and CI/CD experience.

Qualifications

• Azure-focused cloud engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• AZ-104 or equivalent Azure certification preferred.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST, RMF and DoD frameworks.
• Experience automating with Terraform, Ansible and PowerShell.
• Networking: VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute and hybrid connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain core Azure services (VMs, VNets, Storage, AAD).
• Automate deployments using IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Ansible).
• Implement RBAC, IAM policies, NSGs, Key Vault, Azure Policy for compliance.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
• Monitor with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights for performance.

Skills

Cloud experience

Scripting

Security awareness

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

ARM templates

Docker

AKS

Job description

Systems Engineer – Azure

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite – 5 Days per Week)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Citizenship: U.S. Citizens Only

Position Type: 1099 Contractor

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and security-conscious hands on deep knowledge - Systems Engineer – Azure to join our team supporting critical cloud infrastructure for a high-impact federal environment. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable Azure environments while ensuring compliance with federal standards such as FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD frameworks.

As a key contributor to our cloud operations, you'll work closely with security, development, and operations teams to align Azure solutions with mission and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Cloud Infrastructure Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain core Azure services including VMs, VNets, Storage, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate deployments using Terraform, ARM templates, and Ansible.
• Security & Compliance: Implement RBAC, IAM policies, NSGs, Key Vault, and Azure Policy to meet stringent federal compliance requirements.
• CI/CD Automation: Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for system visibility and performance tuning.
• Cloud Networking: Configure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Load Balancers, and Azure Front Door for secure and optimized connectivity.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy and manage Docker containers and AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Scripting & Automation: Write PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripts for system tasks, automation, and monitoring.
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Implement resilient architectures with Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and multi-region strategies.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to ensure cloud implementations align with operational and security goals.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration with a focus on Azure.
• Certifications: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or equivalent Azure certification preferred.
• Security Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Azure security tools, IAM, encryption, and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).
• Automation Skills: Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and CI/CD toolchains.
• Networking: Proficient in VNets, NSGs, load balancers, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity.
• Containerization: Hands-on with AKS and Docker for scalable service deployments.
• Scripting: Fluent in PowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML/JSON for cloud infrastructure automation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting federal agencies or DoD cloud environments
• Familiarity with serverless tools: Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid
• Knowledge of cost optimization using Azure Cost Management & FinOps practices

This position is ideal for a mission-driven engineer who thrives in secure, fast-paced environments and is passionate about cloud architecture, automation, and supporting the public sector.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Compensation Package

• 1099 contract

Application Question(s)

• Are you open to 1099(Contract) job position with no benefit?
• Are you willing to commute to Washington DC, 5 days in a week?

Security clearance

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Washington, DC 20265 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Washington, DC 20265: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person