Sr. Azure Cloud SME

Delphi-US, LLC - Peacemakers in the Talent War; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphi-US, LLC is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud SME to lead the design and implementation of Azure solutions in Jackson, MS. This role requires extensive Azure experience to support cloud modernization initiatives and ensure compliance for government projects.

The candidate should have a strong grasp of Azure services, IaC tools like Terraform, and a proven mentoring record. The position allows for a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence one week per month.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience designing Azure environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure services like VM, Storage, SQL Database.
• Experience managing multi-tenant Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure solutions.
• Lead cloud modernization efforts and migrations.
• Develop IaC solutions for automated deployments.

Skills

Microsoft Azure experience

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Networking troubleshooting

Azure security best practices

Mentoring

Tools

ARM Templates

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Azure Cloud SME

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Cloud SME to lead architecture, deployment, and management of Azure and Azure Government cloud environments within a government contractor setting. This role involves supporting cloud modernization initiatives, ensuring security and compliance, and mentoring technical teams to optimize cloud operations.

Location

Hybrid, must report onsite one week per month, Jackson, MS

Employment Type

Contract

Environment

Cloud (Azure and Azure Government) within a government contractor setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, review, and implement secure and scalable Azure solutions aligned with organizational needs.
• Administer and maintain Azure commercial and Azure Government tenants, subscriptions, and Management Groups.
• Lead cloud modernization efforts by supporting migrations, application modernization, and Azure adoption initiatives.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using ARM Templates, Bicep, and Terraform to automate deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot complex networking, identity, compute, storage, and security issues across Azure environments.
• Support connectivity between Azure and on‑premises infrastructure via ExpressRoute and VPN solutions.
• Partner with security teams to implement Azure governance, security best practices, and compliance controls such as Azure Policy, RBAC, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Mentor internal staff and agency personnel on Azure technologies and cloud best practices.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cloud solutions effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure environments.
• Deep knowledge of Azure services including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Virtual Networks, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Functions, and Azure Resource Manager.
• Experience managing complex multi‑tenant and multi‑subscription Azure environments.
• Proven experience implementing and supporting Azure Landing Zones.
• Strong networking and connectivity troubleshooting experience, including ExpressRoute and VPN technologies.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM Templates, Bicep, and Terraform.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD automation.
• Experience implementing Azure security and governance best practices.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven mentoring experience supporting knowledge transfer initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Experience working in government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud solutions and Azure Arc.
• Familiarity with AWS or other public cloud platforms.
• Working knowledge of Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.