Remote Azure Cloud Engineer (IaC & Automation)

Artha; Mechanicsville (VA); Remote; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer for a remote Virginia contract to support the VDOT Tolling group. You will administer Azure cloud infrastructure, manage security/compliance, and implement IaC with Terraform, PowerShell, and Python across Windows/Linux environments.

The role emphasizes cloud governance, scripting, and cross-team collaboration to maintain secure, reliable cloud operations while ensuring PCI/compliance requirements are met. Residency in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Microsoft Azure administration and cloud engineering.
• 2+ years of experience with Windows Server 2019+ environments.
• 2+ years of experience with server infrastructure, network protocols, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.
• 2+ years of experience with networking, Windows/Linux server administration, databases, and cloud environments.
• 2+ years of experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Python.
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Power Apps platforms.
• 1+ year of experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or equivalent technologies.
• 1+ year of experience working with PCI or comparable security and compliance frameworks.
• 1+ year of experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity administration using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Must physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia security policies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Maintain cloud environments to support reliable, secure, and efficient infrastructure operations.
• Support Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and later environments.
• Work with Windows and Linux server administration, cloud networking, and database-related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, server, and network connectivity issues.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Python.

Skills

Azure administration

Windows Server

Networking

Automation scripting

Identity management

Cloud security

Tools

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Entra ID

Job description

Artha is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer for a remote Virginia contract to support the VDOT Tolling group. You will administer Azure cloud infrastructure, manage security/compliance, and implement IaC with Terraform, PowerShell, and Python across Windows/Linux environments.

The role emphasizes cloud governance, scripting, and cross-team collaboration to maintain secure, reliable cloud operations while ensuring PCI/compliance requirements are met. Residency in the United States is required.