Azure Cloud Engineer
Smart IMS
6 days ago
Contract
On-site
Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
$40 - $80 USD hourly
Azure
Job Title: Azure Cloud Engineer
Duration (Contract): 8-9 Months
Client Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Location Preference: Remote
Job Description:
As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and optimizing Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise applications. This role combines cloud engineering, operational support, security compliance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud-based solutions.
As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and optimizing Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise applications. This role combines cloud engineering, operational support, security compliance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud-based solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Implement, maintain, and optimize Azure cloud resources and services.
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Monitor cloud infrastructure, applications, and workloads to ensure high availability and performance.
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Troubleshoot issues related to connectivity, security, access management, and application performance.
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Configure and maintain Azure services including App Services, API Gateways, Function Apps, Azure Virtual Desktop, and related platform services.
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Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and application monitoring tools.
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Support incident management, production issue resolution, and operational readiness activities.
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Manage access controls, IAM reviews, and security compliance requirements.
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Implement highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud solutions.
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Maintain infrastructure documentation, cloud governance standards, and implementation procedures.
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Collaborate with architects, engineers, developers, and stakeholders on cloud modernization and support initiatives.
Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:
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Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud infrastructure.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.
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Experience supporting Azure App Services, API Management/Gateways, Function Apps, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
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Strong knowledge of cloud security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Entra ID, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
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Experience with Office 365 administration and Microsoft cloud services.
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Strong troubleshooting skills related to cloud infrastructure, networking, application performance, and security.
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Hands-on experience using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and related monitoring tools.
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Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python scripting for automation and operational support.
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Ability to create and maintain network, system, and infrastructure documentation.
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Azure certifications and experience with Power Apps, cloud governance, compliance, and enterprise cloud architectures are preferred.
The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.
cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.