Azure Cloud Engineer

OTSI (Object Technology Solutions, Inc) has an immediate opening for an Azure cloud Engineer

Azure cloud Engineer (onsite Role)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:
•  Key responsibilities of this role include:
•  As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will collaborate with application teams to ensure the smooth implementation of workloads in the Azure Government cloud environment. You will also work with other IT teams to design and implement ITIL services that support this new environment.
•  The following build, operate and support activities encompass the role:
•   Design Guidance Collaborate with application architects to provide solution design guidance around Azure resources, following infrastructure design principles defined in the Client cloud architecture framework. Collaborate with teams implementing ITIL services to ensure proper integration with cloud infrastructure services.
•   Provision Infrastructure - Develop and run code for setting up Azure resources in accordance with the established Client Infrastructure as Code (IaC) framework while ensuring consistent state management. Write reusable modules for Azure resource deployment, leveraging the Client IaC toolset.
•   Automation Code utilities (runbooks, logic apps, functions, PowerShell scripts, etc.) to support infrastructure operations.
•   Processes Define and implement processes necessary to maintain and support cloud infrastructure services. Examples include virtual machine operating system security patch management, virtual desktop image management, privileged identity management, policy exception handling and monitoring/alerting.
•   Governance Implement capabilities (policy, reports, alerts, metrics, RBAC, etc.) to manage cost, secure workloads and ensure compliance with any organizational or CMMC requirements.
•   Security Posture Management Remediate vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft Defender for Cloud to maintain secure score target and regulatory compliance (NIST SP ).
•   Maintenance Activities Complete recurring maintenance tasks to ensure reliability of cloud infrastructure services.
•   Reactive Support Perform break/fix support for cloud core infrastructure and shared services. Complete service requests related cloud infrastructure administration
•  Platform Support Escalation Engage Microsoft support as necessary for platform service issues
•  Providing infrastructure operations and support during the transition
•  Overseeing cloud operations and designing infrastructure for new workloads
•  Continuously improving and maturing cloud services The following skillsets are required for this position:
•  In-depth understanding of various cloud computing models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Public, Private, and Hybrid clouds
•  Proven experience in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure
•  Strong understanding of compute, network, server, storage, and database
•  Proficiency in deploying and managing Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Active Directory, Azure Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Azure Log Analytics
•  Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID configuration, including identity management, access control policies, and integration with on-premises Active Directory environments
•  Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform/Terraform Cloud) for automating the deployment and management of Azure resources
•  Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform/HCL) for automation tasks and the development of custom scripts to streamline Azure infrastructure management and deployment processes
•  Strong understanding of network security principles and experience implementing network security controls within Azure environments, including firewall configurations, network segmentation, and secure connectivity options
•  Experience configuring centralized logging and monitoring solutions, including Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel, to provide visibility into the Azure environment, facilitate real-time monitoring, and enable threat detection and response
•  Familiarity with virtualization technologies and best practices, particularly in the context of Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure deployment and management
•  Ability to troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security
•  Excellent documentation skills with the ability to clearly document architecture designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures
•  Experience with Windows Server operating system administration
•  Experience with Active Directory and related directory services
•  Familiarity with ITIL and service management best practices and leading platforms (such as ServiceNow)
•  Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technology solutions
•  Demonstrates knowledge of technology project risks and strategies for managing and mitigating them
•  Demonstrates strong written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to discuss highly technical concepts to all audiences, ranging from non-technical people to executive-level technical decision-makers
•  Passionate about technology and eager to grow skills and increase responsibilities Qualifications for this position include:
•  Providing infrastructure operations and support during the transition
•   Overseeing cloud operations and designing infrastructure for new workloads
•   Continuously improving and maturing cloud services
The following skillsets are required for this position:
•   In-depth understanding of various cloud computing models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Public, Private, and Hybrid clouds
•   Proven experience in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure
•   Strong understanding of compute, network, server, storage, and database
•   Proficiency in deploying and managing Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Active Directory, Azure Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Azure Log Analytics
•   Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID configuration, including identity management, access control policies, and integration with on-premises Active Directory environments
•   Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform/Terraform Cloud) for automating the deployment and management of Azure resources
•   Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform/HCL) for automation tasks and the development of custom scripts to streamline Azure infrastructure management and deployment processes
•   Strong understanding of network security principles and experience implementing network security controls within Azure environments, including firewall configurations, network segmentation, and secure connectivity options
•   Experience configuring centralized logging and monitoring solutions, including Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel, to provide visibility into the Azure environment, facilitate real-time monitoring, and enable threat detection and response
•   Familiarity with virtualization technologies and best practices, particularly in the context of Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure deployment and management
•   Ability to troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security
•   Excellent documentation skills with the ability to clearly document architecture designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures
•   Experience with Windows Server operating system administration
•   Experience with Active Directory and related directory services
•   Familiarity with ITIL and service management best practices and leading platforms (such as ServiceNow)
•   Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technology solutions
•   Demonstrates knowledge of technology project risks and strategies for managing and mitigating them
•   Demonstrates strong written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to discuss highly technical concepts to all audiences, ranging from non-technical people to executive-level technical decision-makers
•   Passionate about technology and eager to grow skills and increase responsibilities. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
•  Relationship builder we need someone that can gain the trust of our business partners and be a conduit for engagement. We re looking for someone beyond a transactional level.
•  5+ years of relevant work experience as a business analyst. Includes developing business requirements for process transformation projects across multiple business units at enterprise level
•  E&C industry a bonus
•  3+ years of experience facilitating meetings and driving collaboration/agreements with business leaders/stakeholders around process standardization and automation potential/roadmaps
•  5+ years of demonstrated experience in the understanding of workflow-based logic and ability to illustrate a documented process description as a workflow diagram
•  Excellent MS Office skills including MS Visio and other flow-charting tools click apply for full job details