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Expert Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

Softworld Inc

Oct 29
Confidential
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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No Traveling
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IT - Hardware
Washington, DC (On/Off-Site)

Job Title: Expert Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

Job Location: Washington District Of Columbia 20001

Onsite Requirements: Hybrid

* Demonstrate strong knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Domain Transfer (ADT), and use of Kubernetes
* Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Azure Resource Manager/Bicep templates) to provision and manage cloud resources
* Enable consistent environmental builds across development, staging, and production in compliance with FedRAMP deployment processes
Integrate identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC) into the infrastructure design

Job Description:


Duties and Responsibilities:

* Design and architect robust Azure Government cloud infrastructures, including virtual networks, subnets, firewall rules, and VM configurations, to meet project requirements for scalability, high availability, and security
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of Azure Databricks, Azure Domain Transfer (ADT), and use of Kubernetes
* Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Azure Resource Manager/Bicep templates) to provision and manage cloud resources
* Enable consistent environmental builds across development, staging, and production in compliance with FedRAMP deployment processes
* Integrate identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC) into the infrastructure design
* Ensure least-privilege access to resources and implement multi-factor authentication and role segregation in line with NIST SP 800-53 controls
* Incorporate government security standards (DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks) when configuring OS images and network settings
* Ensure data protections such as encryption at rest/in transit (using Azure Key Vault and SSL/TLS) are in place
* Plan and implement network connectivity (ExpressRoute or VPN) and cross-domain solutions if needed
* Link Azure Secret or on-premises environment, carefully managing data flows to maintain compliance with classified network policies
* Lead technical decision-making and peer reviews for architecture changes
* Create detailed design documentation and diagrams
* Guide engineering teams on best practices for cloud resource utilization and cost optimization

Software Developer Expert Requirements and Qualifications:

* Secret Clearance to start
* Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field; master's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred
* Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends
* Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
* Experience with software development cycles
* Knowledge of Ansible and PowerShell DSC
* Expert knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including Python, Java, PHP, Apex, Drupal, SharePoint, Atlassian, GitLab, .NET, Salesforce, Docker and Containers, NGINX, Postgres, Ruby on Rails

Required Technical Skills:

* Cloud experience in Azure/Cloud.gov
* Hands-on experience with navigating Microsoft's Azure Platform, Azure CLI, Terraform/Bicep
* Develop a data strategy vision for users with high-end analytical needs by conducting technical briefings, prototyping, road mapping, and creating architecture diagrams. This involves building a data platform that supports data flows/pipelines, Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) / Extract, Load and Transform (ELT) and orchestration, data lake/data warehousing, geospatial analysis and services, big data query and analysis. Furthermore, support stakeholder activities using popular languages, tools, packages, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning frameworks within on-premise or cloud environments.
* Supports program with Fin-Ops initiatives focusing on optimization and efficiency, automation, utilizing industry best practices, integrating data and infrastructure security in all components of the architecture and fostering strong stakeholder relationships
* Works independently under limited supervision
* Network Architecture: Active Directory, Load traffic management (Load balancers), WAF (Web Application Firewall)

Systems/Solutions Architect Desired Experience:

* Visio experience and other analytics and reporting tools as desired by the customer
* Knowledge of Service Now and other IT Operations Management

Experience:

* 10 years of relevant experiencemay vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
* Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
* Experience working in Federal or State government environments
* Ability to work independently and remotely

Certifications:

* Azure Solutions Architect
* Azure Fundamentals
* Azure Data Engineer
* Azure Security
* CISSP



* **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
* This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
* This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
* Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**
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