Azure Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will work closely with our development, operations, and IT teams to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

– Design and implement Azure-based solutions to meet the technical and business requirements of our clients.

– Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.

– Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment, management, and monitoring of cloud resources.

– Collaborate with development teams to ensure that applications are designed and optimized for cloud deployment.

– Implement and manage Azure security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.

– Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application performance, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.

– Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure services, technologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the team.

– Provide support and guidance to other team members on cloud-related issues.

– Design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, ensuring seamless user experiences and optimal performance.

– Implement and manage Nerdio for Azure to streamline and enhance AVD deployments.

– Configure and maintain an internal chat bot using Azure services and OpenAI models to support various business functions and enhance productivity.

– Ensure compliance with CMMC and NIST 800-171 guidelines and CIS benchmarks in all cloud deployments and operations.

Requirements:

– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

– Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

– Strong understanding of Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.

– Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Ansible.

– Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

– Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

– Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Nerdio for Azure.

– Experience with MEM and Tanium

– Familiarity with GCC mod/high Microsoft environments

– Experience configuring and deploying internal chat bots using Azure services and OpenAI models.

– Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

– Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

– Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or Azure DevOps Engineer are a plus.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.