Remote Azure Cloud Engineer | DevOps & Security

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG); Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Developer (Cloud Computing) to support VA Enterprise Cloud initiatives remotely. The role emphasizes Azure-based architecture, automation, security, and DevOps leadership.

You will design and implement scalable cloud solutions, contribute to documentation, and mentor engineers while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet VA policies and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven Azure infrastructure design and management experience.
• Experience with high-availability and scalable cloud architectures.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS security controls.
• Proficiency in Python/PowerShell/Bash for automation.
• Experience with IaC tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Create data flow, cloud, and architecture diagrams for Cloud Infrastructure and systems.
• Design, develop, deploy, and operate automation for CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage cloud permissions for each application, storage, and service.
• Implement monitoring and ensure compliance with VA/Federal policies.
• Provide cloud support for VA Enterprise Cloud environments (VAEC Azure GovCloud).
• Adopt DevOps mindset and document security controls and configurations.
• Lead cloud modernization, migration, and governance initiatives.

Skills

Azure architectural design

Cloud security

CI/CD automation

DevOps practices

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Monitoring and observability

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

ARM Templates

Ansible

GitOps

Terraform

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Developer (Cloud Computing) to support VA Enterprise Cloud initiatives remotely. The role emphasizes Azure-based architecture, automation, security, and DevOps leadership.

You will design and implement scalable cloud solutions, contribute to documentation, and mentor engineers while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet VA policies and project deadlines.