Azure Cloud Engineer
SkyePoint Decisions
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Architect, design, and deploy enterprise-level cloud-based solutions for hosting, backup, off-site data replication and service level capacity solutions.
- Test Microsoft local services support on Stack HCI such as print services, domain controllers, VDI (if available) and validation of network connective performance, data transfer performance, and key Azure Services.
- Act as the technical team lead for cloud projects.
- Support the implementation of Azure hardware and operating systems solutions to provide hosting services to multiple sites.
- Provide Tier III support to deployed systems.
- Assist in the development of Enterprise policies and directives.
- Conduct Technical Exchange Meetings.
- Create test plans, installation guides, technical specifications, white papers as required.
- Communicate regularly to government POCs regarding project activities and status.
- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
- Top Secret Clearance Required.
- Core networking concepts (Segmentation, sub-netting, routing, public IP, private IP).
- Virtualization (Azure Cloud & On- prem IaaS).
- Automation and scripting.
- Cloud IaaS (Any provider but Azure is preferred).
- Cloud PaaS/SaaS (Any provider but Azure is preferred).
- Code Source Control.
- Infrastructure as Code.
- Agile / DevOps concepts
- VMware Certified professional 5.5 or higher.
- ITIL v3.0 Foundations certificate.
- Networking certifications at CISCO professional level.
- MCSE Certification Comments: Prior experience working within the Department of State IRM bureau will be considered as a significant plus.
- At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
- Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
- Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
- SkyePoint DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner Fellowship Program
- Flexible Work Environment