Azure Expert​/SME

Position: Azure Expert / SME
Hi, Interested for below role? Hybrid - must report onsite one week per month. Do NOT submit remote candidates. Starting the duration at one year but likely to extend. The posting is titled: SME - Azure SME - MS - ITS 159640 MS Dept of IT 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211 Hybrid, must be willing to report onsite once per month.

NOT 100% REMOTE

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Deep knowledge of key Azure services (VMs, Azure Storage, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, VNet, Microsoft Entra , Azure Functions, Azure Resource Manager templates, etc.).  Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-tenant/subscription environment.  Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the Azure cloud environment and ingressing/egressing to the State's on-premises environment (e.g., Express Route, VPN).

 Familiarity with Azure Landing Zone implementations and management using Azure Landing Zone reference architectures or ALZ deployment tools.  Proficiency with infrastructure as code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions).  Experience implementing security best practices (e.g., Azure RBAC, encryption, network segmentation, and Azure Policies).  Familiarity with Dev Ops principles, containerization (Docker, AKS, Azure Container Apps), and serverless architectures.

 Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, storage, and compute layers in Azure.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment.  Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.  Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

 Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems. Preferred/Not Required Provide any skills/experi PREFERRED

SKILLS:

Microsoft Azure Expert-level certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert).  Experience in a government or highly regulated environment (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075 compliance).  Knowledge of ITIL, project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile), and enterprise IT governance frameworks.  Familiarity with other public cloud providers and hybrid-cloud environments (e.g., Azure Arc).  Working knowledge of common scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, Powerhell) Thanks / Regards, $ungeetha Rohini Talent Acquisition Govan Systems Inc, 721 Heartland Trail, Madison, WI 53717, United States.  

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