Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Home Office (DCHOME)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ183657

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cloud

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cloud Architectures, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Azure
Certifications:

Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is excited to support the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in meeting their mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The SEC ISS program is a comprehensive IT program charged with operating, managing, and advancing the SEC's IT infrastructure. Our dynamic program team of IT leaders and large and small business partners is seeking bright, energetic and talented individuals to join us as we bring our innovative IT Service Delivery solutions to SEC. Currently, we are seeking a Cloud Engineer with Azure expertise. Candidates must be US Citizens (without dual citizenship) and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.

The Azure Cloud Senior Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimization of cloud services. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Azure cloud architecture, a strong background in IT operations, and a deep understanding of cloud security, automation, and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture and Design:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Develop architecture blueprints, detailed documentation, and guidelines for cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations for optimization.

Deployment and Configuration:

• Manage and automate the deployment of cloud services, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Configure and manage Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Active Directory, and Azure DevOps.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager.

Performance and Monitoring:

• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Optimize resource utilization and cost management through continuous monitoring and refinement.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure cloud infrastructure complies with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and manage security measures such as identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits, and address vulnerabilities promptly.

DevOps and Automation:

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices and tools.
• Automate routine tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce human error.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with IT operations, development, and business teams to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Azure cloud services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) preferred.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Deep knowledge of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Remote

Work Location:
Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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