Cloud Engineer

Location : Hybrid, D.C. (2 days on-site)

Type : Contract-to-hire

Our client is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer with hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering, cloud architecture, and Azure infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions that meet the needs of our organization and comply with government standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architecture solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies, architecture, and governance policies.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations for optimizations and improvements.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor Azure infrastructure components such as virtual networks, virtual machines, storage accounts, and databases.
• Implement automation solutions using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, etc.
• Ability to work a hybrid environment, on-site 2 days a week minimum.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using Azure services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including but not limited to Azure VMs, Virtual Networks, Storage, Azure AD, and Azure SQL.
• Expertise in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or similar tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent Azure certification is required.