Senior Cloud Engineer

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

About The Company

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) provides technology and mission-support services to government customers. SSG is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This is a full-time, W-2 position and a 100% U.S.-based remote opportunity. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. The salary range is $109,623–$126,790. Candidates located in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered.

About The Role

As Senior Cloud Engineer, you will design, build, secure, and operate Azure cloud solutions supporting VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) environments. You will contribute to cloud architecture, modernization, migration, automation, and operational support while helping ensure that systems meet VA and federal security, compliance, performance, and documentation requirements. The role calls for a hands‑on technical leader who can work across teams, mentor engineers, explain technical decisions to stakeholders, and support operational response, including on‑call activities when needed.

Qualifications

Candidates should have 20 or more years of professional experience and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or a related technical discipline. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Selection is subject to a government security investigation and applicable background checks. Applicants should demonstrate extensive experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure at scale, including highly available and resilient architectures. Relevant expertise includes 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, private endpoints, and load balancing. Experience governing multi‑subscription environments with Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Landing Zones is important. Successful candidates will bring experience with Azure security and compliance practices, identity and access management, encryption, key and secrets management, and frameworks such as HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS. Additional qualifications include scripting with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript/Node.js; Infrastructure as Code, Ansible, and GitOps; CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI; and container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with Azure databases, performance tuning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, monitoring, logging, observability, and FinOps is also valuable. Advanced Azure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate, are desirable. Deep hands‑on Edifecs experience and knowledge of X12 healthcare transactions—including 837, 834, 835, 277, 270/271, 278, and 999 workflows—is desired.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain cloud, data‑flow, transition, and high‑level architecture diagrams. Develop, deploy, and operate automation that supports reliable CI/CD delivery. Configure and govern cloud permissions, services, storage, and environments, and provide customer‑focused setup, provisioning, and operational support for VAEC Azure Government Cloud systems. Design cloud‑ready solutions, identify and address readiness gaps, and implement monitoring to support performance, availability, security, and compliance. Provide cloud security documentation and ensure alignment with VA policies, federal requirements, and VIP development, release, and documentation processes. Lead or contribute to migrations, modernization initiatives, troubleshooting, and architecture governance. Manage competing priorities, maintain clear technical documentation, meet project deadlines, mentor team members, and stay current with Azure technologies and cloud best practices.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive annual salary of $109,623–$126,790 and the opportunity to support important VA technology services in a remote work environment. Employment is full‑time and W‑2. Applicants should be prepared to participate in on‑call support and operational response when required.

Equal Opportunity

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Applications must accurately reflect qualifications and experience; mandatory screening responses must be supported by the résumé. Recruiters and third parties will not be considered. Interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams with cameras on, without exceptions. Applicants will be asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link. If you have previously applied, there is no need to reapply; applications remain under review.