Azure Engineer II

Azure Cloud Engineer II Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer to support and enhance our enterprise cloud infrastructure and platform services. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, automating, and maintaining Microsoft Azure environments in support of mission-critical business operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Azure infrastructure services, identity and access management, networking, automation, security best practices, and hybrid cloud integrations. This position requires both technical depth and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, security, and application teams.

• Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud-native services
• Support hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure services
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Administer Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPNs, Express Route, and firewalls
• Manage Azure identity and security services including Entra  (Azure AD), Conditional Access, RBAC, and MFA
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, availability, scalability, and cost management
• Implement automation using Power Shell, Azure CLI, and scripting technologies
• Support Azure governance initiatives including policies, tagging strategies, and compliance standards
• Configure and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement security hardening and vulnerability remediation
• Troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid infrastructure issues
• Support CI/CD integration and Dev Ops workflows where applicable
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and architecture diagrams
• Participate in after-hours maintenance and escalation support as needed

• 3–7+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or cloud engineering
• 2+ years of hands‑on Microsoft Azure administration and engineering experience
• Strong understanding of:
  • Azure Virtual Machines
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure Networking
  • Entra  (Azure AD)
  • Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
  • Azure Backup and Site Recovery
• Experience with Power Shell automation and scripting
• Knowledge of Windows Server administration and hybrid identity environments
• Experience with enterprise networking concepts including DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPN technologies
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and Zero Trust principles
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tooling
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

• Experience with:
  • Azure Dev Ops or Bicep
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Intune and endpoint management
  • Dev Ops pipelines and Git repositories
• Experience supporting regulated or government environments
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as:
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Cybersecurity Architect Expert

• Self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Strong customer service mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments
• Detail‑oriented with strong operational discipline
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset

• Microsoft Azure
• Power Shell
• Git Hub
• Azure Dev Ops
• Microsoft Sentinel

Our experienced team of technical Subject Matter Experts and Professional Project Managers deliver solutions to the toughest challenges in enterprise cloud computing and infrastructure management within the Homeland Security and Federal civilian landscape.
Our Mission is to set the bar in service delivery excellence, providing professional services our customers cannot help but notice.
Our core values of Exceptional Service, Accountability, Continual Improvement, and Opportunity for Growth drive our customers' success and include an inward focus on our team and interactions with each other.

From our customer-facing teams to internal operations, we want to conduct business in a way all employees can proudly and confidently represent Vamonos IT.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Simple IRA with matching
• Robust Paid Vacation Policy
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Short Term Disability
• Company provided life insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply