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We are looking for Cert. Azure Cloud Engineer HYBRID (Webcam interviews) DIRECT CLIENT Position Length: 9-18 Months + (annual extensions) Location: 1101 4th St. SW, 6th Floor, Washington DC 20004 Immediate interviews – Webcam interviews ONLY The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: · Architect, design, deploy, and manage Azure Gov IaaS, SaaS & PaaS services, and solutions. · Hands on role to implement and maintain Azure Gov Cloud tenant, including workloads migration (VMware) from on-perm to cloud. · Manage overarching product/platform architectures and ensure design and development of all projects follow the architectural vision. · Conduct analysis, design and implementation of infrastructure and cloud data center solutions including computing, networking, routing and security. · Design and support solutions in cloud and virtualized computing environments with and understanding of hybrid cloud architectures. · Successfully communicate, evangelize and implement the architectural vision across teams. · Provide technical leadership and work with team direction on projects with a high level of complexity. · Create a well-informed cloud strategy and manage the adaptation process. · Cost management of Azure Gov services and implementation of a tagging strategy for Cloud Resources and Assets with an associated taxonomy in support of cost rebilling, reporting, and compliance. · Proficient in core Microsoft technologies including Windows, Windows server administration, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, DNS, SQL · Design, build, upgrade, and decommission various Windows and Linux systems, features, and services including but not limited to: o Active Directory (Azure AD) o Azure Storage (Blob, Files, Disks) o App Services o BCDR (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Recovery Vaults) o Networking (VNets, Subnets, Express Route) o Virtual Machines · Liaise effectively with 3rd party suppliers and support providers to ensure issues and solutions are provided within expected service levels. · Create supporting documentation for various audiences with the ability to multi-task and be creative and innovative in adynamic, fast paced team environment. · Knowledge of RESTful API, Web Services, XML, JSON. Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology or computer science The equivalent combination of education and successful work experience (10 years) and Microsoft AZURE Certification in specialized areas is a Must Qualifications: · Minimum (3) years of experience in design and maintenance of public/Gov cloud solutions with a focus on Microsoft Azure (Gov preferred) IaaS, PaaS service like Database services, Kubernetes etc. · Understand the terminologies and how to navigate IP subnetting, Network Security Groups, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, DNS, and other networking concepts and protocols · Excellent technical architecture skills, enabling the creation of future-proof, complex global solutions and Strong Experience across Applications Migration (On-Perm VMware) to Azure (Gov Cloud Preferred) . · Minimum (3) years of experience providing IT administration and/or engineering services managing Windows and Linux Servers and Services. · Expert knowledge of Azure CLI PowerShell, ARM Templates, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Networks, and Site-to-Site-VPN. · Intermediate knowledge of Azure DevOps configuration and Management, Azure Security Center, and Azure Identity Management, including Azure AD, Azure AD B2C, SSO. · Experience with cloud monitoring including Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, and Application insights. · Experience implementing Devops practices including Infrastructure-As-Code (IAC), Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD), and automated testing. · Knowledge of network technologies as they relate to AWS. · Knowledge of security policies, network security, data security and security event management to adopt cloud security services · Experience in Terraform and/or Ansible and/or Azure Gov cloud / AWS CloudFormation IaC tools. · Script Experience - PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar. PySpark experience preferred. · Experience with relational databases such as MS SQL Soft Skills · Ability to exercise independent judgment and act on it. · Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills. · Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills · Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail · Highly self-motivated and directed. · Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure. · Strong customer service orientation. · Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Job Type: Contract Pay: $90.00 - $100.00 per hour Schedule: • Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20004

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