Senior Azure Cloud Engineer - Remote (Gov’t Cloud)

AgileGrid Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build, secure, and operate Azure cloud solutions for VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC). You will lead cloud architecture, modernization, migration, automation, and ensure security/compliance across multi-subscription environments.

This is a remote, full-time W-2 role with on-call duties as needed. You will mentor engineers, collaborate across teams, and advance cloud solutions meeting VA/Federal requirements and industry best

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to qualify for Public Trust.
• Extensive Azure infrastructure design at scale and compliant operations.
• Experience with Azure security, IAM, encryption, and HIPAA/FedRAMP/NIST/GDPR/PCI DSS.
• Scripting in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript/Node.js; IaC with Ansible and GitOps.
• CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI; Docker and Kubernetes expertise.
• Familiarity with Edifecs X12 healthcare transactions (837, 834, 835, 277, 270/271, 278, 999).
• Advanced Azure certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud, data-flow, and high-level architecture diagrams.
• Develop, deploy, and operate automation to support CI/CD delivery.
• Configure and govern cloud permissions, services, storage, and environments for VAEC Azure Government Cloud.
• Lead migrations and modernization initiatives and provide architecture governance.
• Produce security documentation aligned with VA policies and federal requirements.
• Mentor engineers, manage priorities, and stay current with Azure technologies.

Skills

Azure

Azure DevOps

Python

PowerShell

Bash

JavaScript/Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

GitOps

CI/CD

Azure Policy

Security standards

Edifecs X12

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure Virtual Machines

Blob Storage

SQL Database

Virtual Networks

Functions

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure Resource Manager

Azure Monitor

DNS

RBAC

DDoS Protection

WAF

ExpressRoute

VPN Gateway

Load balancing

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build, secure, and operate Azure cloud solutions for VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC). You will lead cloud architecture, modernization, migration, automation, and ensure security/compliance across multi-subscription environments.

This is a remote, full-time W-2 role with on-call duties as needed. You will mentor engineers, collaborate across teams, and advance cloud solutions meeting VA/Federal requirements and industry best