Azure Cloud Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Azure Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance
We are seeking Azure O&M Support Engineers to provide administration, operations, and sustainment support for Azure Stack Hub (ASH) and associated systems. You will be responsible for deployment, configuration, monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and automation of critical cloud environments, ensuring they remain secure, compliant, and highly available.  This role anticipates some travel (up to 10%).  Responsibilities
* Deploy Azure resources such as Azure Virtual Machines, Key Vaults, and other core Azure resources using Azure Dev Ops pipelines
* Monitor and maintain Azure infrastructure, addressing performance issues and optimizing cloud resources
* Implement and manage Azure Dev Ops CI/CD pipelines
* Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
* Review, refine, and troubleshoot new and existing IaC within the environment
* Design, implement, and manage secure enclave environments within Microsoft Azure
* Ensure the stability, performance, and security of Azure enclave systems
* Manage identity and access management (IAM) policies, ensuring least privilege access across enclave systems
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance cloud solutions
* Troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, providing escalation support as needed
* Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes
* Azure AVD image building and rotation via automation
* Design, develop, deploy, and manage container orchestration through Kubernetes  
* Configure and manage Azure Kubernetes Service clusters and the underlying infrastructure
* Automate deployment, scale, and manage containerized applications
* Provide support in assisting customers installing software onto baseline desktops using an automation first mentality (DSC or Packer)
* Partner with leadership to shape engineering strategy and innovation
* Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences Requirements
* TS/SCI Clearance
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* 5+ years of experience in cloud administration and development, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
* Experience working in secure enclave environments and familiarity with security compliance frameworks  
* Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Desktop
* Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure Dev Ops, ARM templates, or Bicep
* Proficiency in Power Shell and other scripting languages
* Strong experience with automating the deployment of Azure resources via code
* Strong knowledge of YAML, Json, Bicep and Power Shell  
* Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent are highly desirable
* Ability to contribute to key decisions and complex problem-solving
* Ability to continuously improve development process and team velocity About Us For more than 20 years, New Gen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics.

Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ