Azure Cloud Operations Engineer

This role spans the management of Azure services, cloud cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and support for DevOps pipelines. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in securing and maintaining highly available systems that serve federal and commercial clients.

• Monitor and manage Azure cloud environments and services including, but not limited to, VMs, App Services, Redis, Service Bus, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and storage accounts.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost across both single-tenant and multi-tenant deployments.
• Implement and enforce security best practices; monitor and respond to vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with current standards (e.g., SOC2) and support the implementation of future frameworks (e.g. FedRamp).
• Support CI/CD processes in Azure DevOps, including both creation and maintenance of pipelines.
• Execute application deployments as part of the release process, following established schedules and procedures.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure system reliability, scalability, and secure configuration.
• Maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Occasionally provide after-hours support for critical deployments or incident resolution.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience is preferred.

• U.S. Citizenship and U.S. residency required.
• 3–5+ years of Azure experience, including at least 1–2 years working in Azure Government environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with core Azure services and Azure governance tools.
• Solid knowledge of cloud security and compliance practices in regulated environments.
• Experience working with .NET-based applications in Azure environments.
• Proficiency with scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (PowerShell, ARM/Bicep, or Terraform).
• Familiarity with Redis, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
• Experience supporting both single-tenant and multi-tenant architectures.

Preferred Skills

• Azure Administrator or Azure DevOps Engineer certifications.
• Experience with SOC2 audits, FedRAMP compliance, or other regulatory frameworks.
• Background in supporting applications in federal or government contractor settings.

• Need to have the capacity to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable components and analyze the root causes and potential solutions.
• Have the aptitude to work effectively with others, seek input and feedback and leverage collective knowledge and skills to solve problems as a team.
• The skill to think outside the box, generate new ideas and approach problems from unique perspectives to find innovative solutions.
• The capability to assess available options, weigh their pros and cons and make informed decisions that best address the problem at hand.
• Be ambitious and self-directed with excellent communication skills.