Azure Cloud Engineer
@ ECS

Hybrid
$135,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 hours ago

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About the Azure Cloud Engineer Role

ECS is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to join a growing Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and AI/ML team in support of a government multi-cloud environment with 50+ customer tenants. This is a remote position supporting all phases of development, design, modernization, and rapid development of Azure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise using Azure best practices for designing cloud solutions.
  • Develop complex cloud solutions ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
  • Create proofs of concept and advise on optimal use of Azure services.
  • Design and maintain cloud architecture standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
  • Provision and manage Azure cloud services and monitoring, including OS and application-level patching.
  • Leverage tools like GitLab CI, Terraform, and Ansible in solution design.
  • Mentor junior architects and engineers, and lead troubleshooting for performance issues.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Ensure solutions incorporate high availability, disaster recovery, and compliance measures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 7+ years of integration, systems analysis, or programming experience.
  • 5+ years experience in developing Azure system requirements and design specifications.
  • 3+ years project management or lead architect roles in Azure development.
  • Strong expertise in GitLab, Terraform, and Ansible.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation.
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain DHS Public Trust Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

Desired Skills

  • Azure certifications such as DP-203, AZ-204, AZ-500.
  • Experience with other cloud platforms and familiarity with SharePoint.
  • Previous experience supporting DHS is a plus.

General Information

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. With 3500+ employees, ECS focuses on technical talent to support Federal Agencies in serving, protecting, and defending the American People. This role involves working remotely in a government multi-cloud environment.

Key skills/competency

  • Azure
  • Cloud
  • Engineering
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • GitLab
  • Security
  • Architecture
  • Compliance
  • CI/CD

How to Get Hired at ECS

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight Azure cloud and government experience.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Detail GitLab, Terraform, and Ansible proficiency.
  • Research ECS: Understand their federal service and team culture.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice scenarios on cloud architecture and design.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Azure architecture best practices.
Practice Terraform and ARM template exercises.
Brush up on GitLab CI pipelines.
Study cloud security compliance standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in challenging projects.
Explain handling tight project deadlines.
Discuss effective communication strategies.
Share an example of conflict resolution.

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