Azure Cloud Engineer - (100% Remote)

As Serco continues to grow, we have an immediate need for an Azure Cloud Engineer - (100% Remote). If you love working on cutting edge technology this is a great opportunity for you to join the Serco team! As an Azure Cloud Engineer with Serco, you will use your Microsoft Azure cloud expertise to help Serco North America, and our government sector customers solve challenging problems through innovative technology solutions.  You will work on exciting projects, future-proof your skills, and grow into your dream job alongside some of the most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated technologists in the industry.

The Azure Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform with a focus on azure government cloud. You will collaborate with our development and operations teams to understand their requirements, provide solutions, and automate the deployment and configuration of applications and services using Azure DevOps, Terraform, or other tools.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable with Microsoft cloud technologies, both from the IT infrastructure and IT applications perspective. The candidate must be a self-starter, quick learner of new technology (virtual infrastructure, containers, databases etc.), and be highly motivated.

In this role you will:

• Work in tandem with our solutions architects and systems engineering team to identify and implement optimal cloud-based solutions for the company and its customers.
• Develop and implement capabilities to reduce time to delivery of platforms through orchestration and automation.
• Manage Serco’s cloud environments in accordance with company enterprise architecture and security guidelines.
• Deploy and debug cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Automate repetitive, manually time-consuming O&M tasks.
• Assist in administration and operational activities including monitoring, support, and maintenance of Azure workloads.
• Help in reducing operational incidents through standardization and process improvements.
• Educate and mentor system engineering team on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training as required.
• Employ exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they cascade into problems.
• Use your extensive knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, making recommendations as needed to help the company excel.
• Monitor and maintain the availability, performance, and security of our Azure infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues.  

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To be successful in this role, you will have:  

• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in systems engineering
• Required certification: AZ900 Fundamentals
• Deep understanding of MS Azure software development patterns and best practices
• Experience Implementing a DevOps strategy in an MS Azure environment
• Experience implementing automation in an MS Azure environment
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks
• Experience with Cloud design and engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer facing interaction skills

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience in Azure GCC, GCCH and DoD environments is a plus
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) is a plus

If you are interested in supporting and working with passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $83,365.11 to $138,941.85; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.