azure cloud engineer

JCSSolutions

<div>Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! 
 
Job Summary 
JCS Solutions is seeking a Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) cloud modernization initiatives in Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position is responsible for the architecture, engineering, implementation, and sustainment of secure hybrid cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments.
 
The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing and delivering enterprise cloud capabilities in a fast-paced, green-field environment supporting national security missions. This role requires both strategic cloud architecture expertise and hands-on engineering experience implementing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions. The selected candidate will collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and application teams to develop cloud architectures that align with DoD enterprise cloud strategies and Zero Trust objectives. This position may also provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cloud engineers. 
Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. 
 
What&rsquo;s in it for you:<ul><li>
Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.</li><li>
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.</li><li>
Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.</li><li>
A robust benefits package:<ul><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Short-and-long term disability</li><li>
Paid time off (PTO)</li><li>
401k retirement plan with employer match</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program</li><li>
And more!</li></ul></li></ul>
 
 What you will do:<ul><li>
Architect, design, engineer, and deploy secure hybrid cloud solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure and AWS.</li><li>
Design enterprise cloud architectures supporting mission-critical DoD systems and applications.</li><li>
Lead technical implementation of cloud modernization initiatives from concept through production deployment.</li><li>
Develop green-field cloud environments using industry best practices for security, scalability, resilience, and automation.</li><li>
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or equivalent technologies.</li><li>
Engineer cloud networking solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure and AWS.</li><li>
Deploy cloud-native security capabilities, monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and operational management solutions.</li><li>
Implement automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, Python, or similar scripting languages.</li><li>
Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements and accreditation standards.</li><li>
Support development of cloud roadmaps and technical strategies that advance enterprise cloud adoption.</li><li>
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative technical solutions.</li><li>
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to cloud engineering team members as required.</li></ul> 

What you will bring:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</li><li>
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.</li><li>
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent).</li><li>
Current Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.</li><li>
Minimum of five years of experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience designing hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure.</li><li>
Strong hands-on experience deploying Azure compute, networking, storage, security, identity, and management services.</li><li>
Experience engineering identity, authorization, and access control solutions including Entra ID and Enterprise ICAM.</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of cloud security principles, Zero Trust concepts, and NIST cybersecurity guidance. This includes integration with SIEM/SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR), enabling Zero Trust policy and governance across the multi-cloud environment, and implementation of ZT architecture leveraging Microsoft and common DoD technologies. This includes working knowledge of comply-to-connect, Zero Trust Network Access, Role- and Attribute- Based Access Controls (RBAC/ABAC),</li><li>
Working knowledge of Purview or similar data governance platforms.</li><li>
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation.</li><li>
Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or comparable scripting languages.</li><li>
Excellent analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.</li></ul> 

How will you wow us:<ul><li>
AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional certification.</li><li>
Experience architecting and implementing enterprise AWS environments.</li><li>
Familiarity with Department of Defense enterprise cloud initiatives, including the DoD Joint Tenant and Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC).</li><li>
Understanding of the role cloud technologies play in implementing the DoD Zero Trust Strategy.</li><li>
Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.</li><li>
Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>
Experience leading technical teams or serving as a senior technical lead on cloud engineering projects.</li></ul> 
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers&rsquo; mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. 
 
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company. 
 
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!<ul><li>
Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients</li><li>
Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions</li><li>
Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery</li><li>
Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process</li><li>
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!</li><li>
Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.</li></ul> 
At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $159,000 - $173,000. 
 
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 
 
NOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app.
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Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME

<div>Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! 
 
Job Summary 
JCS Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) cloud modernization initiatives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, engineering, implementing, and sustaining secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions within classified enterprise environments. 
The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, hybrid cloud engineering, and enterprise identity management. This role requires an experienced engineer capable of translating complex mission requirements into secure, scalable cloud solutions while maintaining a hands-on engineering role throughout the solution lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting DoD cloud initiatives, implementing hybrid identity solutions, and engineering cloud environments that align with Zero Trust principles and Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. 
Clearance: Must have Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). 
 
What&rsquo;s in it for you:<ul><li>
Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.</li><li>
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.</li><li>
Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.</li><li>
A robust benefits package:<ul><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Short-and-long term disability</li><li>
Paid time off (PTO)</li><li>
401k retirement plan with employer match</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program</li><li>
And more!</li></ul></li></ul> 
 What you will do:<ul><li>
Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions supporting DoD mission requirements.</li><li>
Design and deploy green-field Azure environments and hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure services.</li><li>
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise hybrid identity solutions utilizing Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect, Active Directory, and related identity technologies.</li><li>
Engineer secure authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privileged access management (PAM) solutions supporting just-in-time (JIT) access, attribute- and role- based access controls (ABAC/RBAC) and similar Zero Trust principles and objectives.</li><li>
Design Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks, subscription architectures, and management group strategies following Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework guidance.</li><li>
Engineer Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Bicep, ARM Templates, Terraform, or comparable automation technologies.</li><li>
Design secure Azure networking solutions utilizing Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, Virtual WAN, and private connectivity services.</li><li>
Implement Azure-native monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, governance, and security capabilities.</li><li>
Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities, including Access Reviews, Entitlement Management, Lifecycle Workflows, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).</li><li>
Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, networking, and application development teams to deliver integrated cloud solutions.</li><li>
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).</li><li>
Produce architecture documentation, engineering diagrams, implementation guides, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.</li><li>
Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and security issues.</li><li>
Evaluate emerging Microsoft cloud technologies and recommend technical solutions supporting customer mission objectives.</li></ul> 

What you will bring:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 12 &ndash; 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 &ndash; 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.</li><li>
Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).</li><li>
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.</li><li>
Minimum of five years of experience designing and implementing Microsoft Azure enterprise cloud solutions.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience architecting hybrid Azure environments integrating enterprise on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services.</li><li>
Advanced experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect, Active Directory, AWS IAM, hybrid identity synchronization, federation, and enterprise identity management with enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) solutions.</li><li>
Experience implementing Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities, including:<ul><li>
Entra Conditional Access</li><li>
Policy Information Points and Policy Engines</li><li>
Access Reviews</li><li>
Entitlement Management</li><li>
Lifecycle Workflows
</li><li>Identity lifecycle automation</li></ul></li><li>
Experience implementing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise governance models.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Azure networking, storage, compute, governance, and security services.</li><li>
Experience with Infrastructure as Code utilizing Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, or similar technologies.</li><li>
Experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell, and scripting using Python or comparable automation languages.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture, identity-centric security, and cloud security best practices.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul> 

How will you wow us:<ul><li>
AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional certification.</li><li>
Experience integrating Azure and AWS within hybrid multi-cloud enterprise environments.</li><li>
Familiarity with the Department of Defense Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) and DoD Joint Tenant cloud environments.</li><li>
Understanding of the DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and cloud modernization initiatives.</li><li>
Familiarity with the Department of Defense Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) architecture and its role in enterprise identity federation, identity governance, Zero Trust implementation, and secure access to DoD cloud environments.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Arc, Azure Stack HCI, Azure Local, and hybrid cloud management technologies.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and cloud-native container platforms.</li><li>
Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Purview.</li><li>
Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Enterprise. Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.</li><li>
Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD automation pipelines.</li><li>
Previous experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring cloud engineering teams.</li></ul> 
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers&rsquo; mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. 
 
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company. 
 
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!<ul><li>
Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients</li><li>
Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions</li><li>
Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery</li><li>
Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process</li><li>
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!</li><li>
Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.</li></ul>
At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $70,000 - $105,000. 
 
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 
NOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app.
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Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME (Azure/Identity)

VeeRteq Solutions Inc.

<div>Role:Azure Data / Search Engineer (Databricks / ElasticSearch / Python)
Experience: - Min8+ Years
Location: - Irving, TX (Hybrid 3 days Work from Office)
Looking for a strong Azure Data Engineer / Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Python, Databricks, SQL, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Azure, responsible for building scalable search platforms, REST APIs, event-driven data pipelines, and cloud-native distributed systems supporting high-volume enterprise applications.
Roles and Responsibilities: -
Resource will be responsible to design, build, and support client, our enterprise search and intelligent matching platform.
This role will develop scalable APIs, high-performance search capabilities, event-driven data pipelines, and cloud-native services supporting millions of transactions daily.
The consultant will work across Azure, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Databricks, Python, and distributed systems to build highly available, low-latency applications.
The ideal candidate has strong backend engineering experience with cloud-native architectures, search technologies, REST APIs, event streaming, and large-scale data processing.
Design and develop scalable backend services using Python. Build and maintain REST APIs supporting enterprise applications. Design and optimize Elasticsearch indexes, queries, mappings, and search relevance.
Develop intelligent search and matching capabilities for large-scale datasets. Build event-driven architectures using Kafka and Azure Event Hub. Design high-throughput data ingestion and indexing pipelines. Integrate applications with Databricks and enterprise data platforms.
Develop secure cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure. Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Monitor application health, logging, observability, and production performance. Optimize API response time, indexing performance, and infrastructure utilization. Participate in architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and production support.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, data scientists, and engineering teams.
Educational Qualifications: -
Engineering Degree BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc.
Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.
Skills: -
Mandatory skills
Programming Python (required) SQL REST APIs JSON FastAPI (preferred) Async Python Cloud Microsoft Azure Azure App Services Azure Linux VMs Azure Container Apps / AKS (preferred) Azure Managed Identity Azure Key Vault Azure Storage Azure Monitor Azure Event Hub Search
Technologies Elasticsearch Query DSL Relevance tuning Mapping design Aggregations Multi-search (msearch) Bulk indexing Search optimization Index lifecycle management Event Streaming Apache Kafka Confluent Cloud Producers / Consumers Kafka Connect Schema Registry
Event-driven architecture Data Engineering Databricks PySpark Delta Lake Data ingestion pipelines ETL/ELT DevOps Git Azure DevOps Azure Pipelines CI/CD Docker Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Pulumi preferred) Databases PostgreSQL SQL Server Relational Databases Required
ExperienceMin 8+ years of software engineering experience. Strong Python backend development experience. Experience designing and operating production REST APIs.
Strong experience with Elasticsearch in production environments. Experience building scalable search platforms. Experience with Kafka or enterprise event-streaming platforms. Experience deploying applications on Microsoft Azure. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
Experience troubleshooting production systems and performance issues. Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AI-assisted search or intelligent matching platforms. Experience with Databricks and Delta Lake.
Experience with machine learning integration. Experience with semantic search or vector search.
Experience with Azure OpenAI or LLM integration. Healthcare or supply chain experience. Experience using GitHub Copilot or Codex.
VeeRteq Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer</div>

Azure Data / Search Engineer

Qode

<div>Job Description &ndash; Lead Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineer
Position Title: Lead Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineer
Experience Level: 5&ndash;8 Years
Location: Dubai
Department: Information Technology (IT)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineer to manage, support, secure, and optimize the organization&rsquo;s on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will possess strong L2 and L3 support expertise across Microsoft technologies, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, identity management, virtualization, storage, backup solutions, and cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, scalability, and reliability of the organization&rsquo;s IT infrastructure and cloud environments. The successful candidate will also support business-critical systems and lead infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Administration
Manage and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure environments.
Administer Windows Server environments and related services.
Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and system health.
Manage operating system upgrades, security patching, and infrastructure lifecycle activities.
Ensure adherence to IT governance, security, compliance, and operational standards.
Provide advanced L2 and L3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
Coordinate with application, cybersecurity, database, and network teams to maintain service availability.
Active Directory and Identity Management
Administer Active Directory, Organizational Units, DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Group Policies.
Manage Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Connect.
Implement and support Identity and Access Management controls.
Support Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication.
Manage user provisioning, access permissions, privileged accounts, and identity security policies.
Implement Conditional Access policies and identity protection controls.
Monitor directory synchronization and resolve authentication-related issues.
Conduct periodic reviews of user access, administrative privileges, and inactive accounts.
Microsoft 365 Administration
Administer and support:
Exchange Online
Microsoft Teams
SharePoint Online
OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Purview (preferred)
Additional responsibilities include:
Manage Microsoft 365 licensing and group-based licence allocation.
Troubleshoot mail flow, collaboration, synchronization, access, and security-related issues.
Support Microsoft 365 security, compliance, retention, and governance initiatives.
Manage Exchange Online policies, mailboxes, distribution groups, and shared mailboxes.
Configure and maintain Microsoft Teams and SharePoint administrative policies.
Support data-loss prevention, information protection, and eDiscovery requirements.
Monitor Microsoft 365 service health and coordinate resolution of service-impacting incidents.
Cloud Infrastructure Administration
Microsoft Azure
Administer Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, and related resources.
Configure Network Security Groups, VPN Gateways, private endpoints, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, role-based access controls, and governance policies.
Administer Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
Support Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts, and infrastructure monitoring.
Implement Azure security controls, policies, and recommended cloud governance practices.
Optimize Azure resource utilization, licensing, and operational costs.
Support Azure landing zones and standardized cloud architecture.
Participate in cloud migration, modernization, and workload transformation projects.
Implement high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions for Azure workloads.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Administer OCI Compute, Storage, Networking, Database connectivity, and Security services.
Manage Virtual Cloud Networks, subnets, route tables, security lists, and load balancers.
Configure and manage OCI Identity and Access Management.
Administer OCI compartments, policies, user groups, and access controls.
Support OCI Backup, Monitoring, Logging, and Disaster Recovery solutions.
Manage hybrid connectivity between OCI and on-premises environments.
Monitor OCI resource performance, availability, security, and cost.
Participate in OCI migration, modernization, and infrastructure deployment projects.
Implement high-availability and business-continuity solutions for OCI workloads.
Virtualization and Datacenter Management
Manage VMware vSphere and ESXi environments.
Administer Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines.
Manage virtual infrastructure capacity, availability, and performance.
Support high-availability, replication, and disaster-recovery configurations.
Manage host upgrades, firmware updates, and virtual infrastructure patching.
Perform datacenter capacity planning and resource optimization.
Support physical servers, racks, power, cooling, and datacenter-related infrastructure.
Coordinate with vendors for hardware maintenance and warranty support.
Storage and Backup Administration
Administer enterprise storage solutions, including:
NetApp
QNAP
HPE MSA
SAN and NAS platforms
Manage backup and recovery platforms, including:
Veeam Backup &amp; Replication
Azure Backup
Microsoft 365 backup solutions
OCI Backup and Recovery
Additional responsibilities include:
Monitor backup jobs and resolve failures.
Perform regular backup validation and restoration testing.
Conduct disaster-recovery exercises.
Define and maintain retention, replication, and recovery policies.
Maintain recovery documentation, runbooks, and operating procedures.
Ensure recovery objectives align with business requirements.
Monitor storage capacity, utilization, and performance.
Endpoint Management
Manage Microsoft Intune and modern device-management solutions.
Configure and deploy security baselines, compliance policies, and endpoint controls.
Manage Windows Autopilot and automated device provisioning.
Administer Windows device lifecycle and patch-management activities.
Manage application deployment and endpoint configuration policies.
Support desktop and laptop infrastructure.
Monitor device compliance and remediate non-compliant endpoints.
Support mobile device management and mobile application management requirements.
Infrastructure and Cloud Security
Implement infrastructure and cloud security controls.
Apply cybersecurity best practices and system-hardening standards.
Manage privileged access, administrative accounts, and role-based access controls.
Investigate and resolve infrastructure and cloud security incidents.
Manage system vulnerabilities, patch compliance, and configuration risks.
Support compliance assessments, security audits, and governance initiatives.
Work closely with cybersecurity teams to implement security recommendations.
Maintain secure configuration standards for servers, cloud platforms, storage, backup, and virtualization environments.
Support Microsoft Defender for Cloud and other relevant cloud security solutions.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Monitor infrastructure and cloud environments using:
SolarWinds
Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
OCI Monitoring
VMware monitoring tools
Microsoft 365 administrative and security portals
Additional responsibilities include:
Perform root-cause analysis for major incidents.
Resolve escalated L2 and L3 infrastructure and cloud issues.
Monitor system health, service availability, resource utilization, and performance.
Maintain incident, problem, and change-management records.
Develop preventive measures based on recurring incidents and performance trends.
Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal technical teams for complex issue resolution.
Participate in critical incident and service-restoration activities.
Automation and Infrastructure as Code
Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine administrative activities.
Automate user provisioning, system reporting, health checks, and maintenance tasks.
Support infrastructure deployment through automation tools and standardized templates.
Implement Infrastructure as Code practices where applicable.
Maintain scripts, automation documentation, and version controls.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and orchestration.
Projects, Documentation and Compliance
Lead infrastructure and cloud deployment projects.
Lead server, virtualization, storage, backup, and cloud migration initiatives.
Support new office and datacenter infrastructure deployments.
Maintain infrastructure and cloud architecture diagrams.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and support runbooks.
Participate in business-continuity and disaster-recovery planning.
Support internal and external audits.
Evaluate and recommend new infrastructure and cloud technologies.
Manage project deliverables, technical risks, timelines, and vendor coordination.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to infrastructure support team members.
Ensure all infrastructure changes follow the organization&rsquo;s change-management processes.
Required Technical Skills
Microsoft Technologies
Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
Active Directory
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra Connect
DNS
DHCP
DFS
Group Policy
PowerShell
Windows Failover Clustering
Certificate Services
Microsoft 365
Exchange Online
SharePoint Online
OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Purview (preferred)
Microsoft Azure
Azure Administration
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Storage
Azure Virtual Networks
VPN Gateways
Network Security Groups
Azure Backup
Azure Site Recovery
Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
Azure Policy
Role-Based Access Control
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Cost Management
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
OCI Compute
OCI Storage
OCI Networking
OCI Identity and Access Management
OCI Backup and Recovery
OCI Monitoring and Logging
OCI Security
OCI Load Balancing
OCI Disaster Recovery
Virtualization
VMware vSphere
VMware ESXi
VMware vCenter
Microsoft Hyper-V
High Availability and Replication
Backup and Storage
Veeam Backup &amp; Replication
NetApp
QNAP
HPE MSA
SAN and NAS technologies
Microsoft 365 backup solutions
Cloud backup and disaster recovery
Endpoint Management
Microsoft Intune
Windows Autopilot
Windows Update for Business
Endpoint compliance and configuration management
Application packaging and deployment
Automation
PowerShell scripting
Task automation
Infrastructure automation
Infrastructure as Code knowledge
Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep (preferred)
Terraform knowledge (preferred)
Supporting Infrastructure Knowledge
TCP/IP
DNS and DHCP
Cloud connectivity
VPN technologies
Load balancing
Firewalls and security controls
Hybrid cloud architecture
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cloud Computing, or a related discipline.
Experience
5&ndash;8 years of experience in infrastructure and cloud engineering.
Strong L2 and L3 infrastructure troubleshooting experience.
Experience supporting enterprise and multi-site IT environments.
Hands-on experience administering Windows Server and Active Directory.
Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience.
Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure and OCI environments.
Experience with virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint-management technologies.
Experience leading infrastructure and cloud implementation or migration projects.
Experience supporting business-critical enterprise systems.
Working knowledge of cloud security, governance, and cost-optimization practices.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Oracle
OCI Architect Associate
OCI Architect Professional
OCI Cloud Operations Professional
Virtualization and Backup
VMware Certified Professional
Veeam Certified Engineer
Other Preferred Certifications
ITIL Foundation
Certified Cloud Security Professional
Terraform Associate
Key Competencies
Strong infrastructure and cloud troubleshooting skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to manage critical incidents under pressure.
Infrastructure and cloud project implementation experience.
Strong customer service and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong understanding of infrastructure security, governance, and compliance.
Ability to mentor technical team members and provide technical direction.
Commercial awareness of cloud consumption, licensing, and cost optimization.</div>

Lead Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

<div>Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! 
 
Job Summary 
JCS Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) programs Fort Belvoir, VA. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for architecting, engineering, implementing, and sustaining secure hybrid cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This position requires both strategic cloud architecture expertise and hands-on engineering experience in designing and deploying modern cloud infrastructure, endpoint management, and security solutions within highly secure enterprise environments. The ideal candidate is an experienced cloud engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is capable of developing greenfield cloud solutions while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams. This position may also provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers. 
Clearance: Must have Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. 
 
What&rsquo;s in it for you:<ul><li>
Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.</li><li>
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.</li><li>
Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.</li><li>
A robust benefits package:<ul><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Short-and-long term disability</li><li>
Paid time off (PTO)</li><li>
401k retirement plan with employer match</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program</li><li>
And more!</li></ul></li></ul>
 What you will do:<ul><li>
Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure hybrid cloud solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure and AWS.</li><li>
Design and deploy greenfield cloud environments supporting Department of Defense mission requirements.</li><li>
Develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with DoD cybersecurity guidance and Zero Trust principles.</li><li>
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.</li><li>
Design and administer Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Server, and Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments supporting enterprise endpoint management and security.</li><li>
Engineer secure networking solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure and AWS cloud environments.</li><li>
Implement cloud-native monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and security services.</li><li>
Automate cloud deployments and operational processes using PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, or similar scripting tools.</li><li>
Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, networking, and application development teams to deliver integrated cloud solutions.</li><li>
Support system accreditation activities and ensure compliance with DoD security policies, NIST guidance, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.</li><li>
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative technical solutions supporting mission objectives.</li><li>
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and support technical leadership responsibilities as required.</li></ul>
What you will bring:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</li><li>
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.</li><li>
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent).</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.</li><li>
Minimum of five (5) years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions.</li><li>
Extensive experience designing and deploying Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience architecting hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Microsoft Azure and AWS.</li><li>
Hands-on experience implementing and administering:<ul><li>
Microsoft Intune* Microsoft Defender for Endpoint* Microsoft Purview* Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)</li><li>
Experience managing enterprise endpoint security, device compliance, application deployment, endpoint configuration, data governance, information protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).</li><li>
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or equivalent).</li><li>
Experience automating cloud administration through PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI, and/or AWS CLI.</li><li>
Strong understanding of cloud networking, enterprise security, Zero Trust architecture, NIST cybersecurity guidance, and RMF.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively within dynamic, mission-focused engineering organizations.</li><li>
Familiarization with cloud connected endpoints, remote users, virtual devices, and non-persistent endpoints.</li></ul></li></ul>
How will you wow us:<ul><li>
AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional certification.</li><li>
Additional AWS Professional or Specialty certifications.</li><li>
Experience supporting Department of Defense cloud modernization initiatives.</li><li>
Familiarity with the Department of Defense Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC), DoD Joint Tenant environments, or other enterprise cloud initiatives.</li><li>
Understanding of the DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and cloud adoption across the Joint Force.</li><li>
Familiarization with Trellix and Tanium in on-prem environments.</li><li>
Experience supporting Zero Trust implementation initiatives within DoD environments.</li><li>
Experience with Windows 365 Cloud PC.</li><li>
Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.</li><li>
Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD automation pipelines.</li><li>
Previous experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring cloud engineering teams.</li></ul> 
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers&rsquo; mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. 
 
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company. 
 
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!<ul><li>
Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients</li><li>
Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions</li><li>
Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery</li><li>
Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process</li><li>
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!</li><li>
Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.</li></ul> 
At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $96,000 - $105,000. 
 
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 
 
 
NOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app.
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Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME (Azure/Endpoint Management)

Astrion

<div>Overview:

Cloud Egineer - Senior
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance
CERTIFICATION: DOD 8140 Level 3 Certification
TRAVEL: No Travel Required 
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-4 Cloud Engineer located at Eglin AFB, FL. 
The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of 48 Cyberspace Test Squadron&rsquo;s cloud infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, technologies, and best practices. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with squadron test teams, developers, and leadership to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of 48CTS cloud-based services and applications. This role encompasses building, automating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure to meet current and future business needs. 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 
<ul><li>
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for education.</li><li>
Active Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship.</li><li>
Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).</li><li>
Experience with one or more major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
</li><li>Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).</li><li>
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager).</li><li>
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).</li><li>
Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls).</li><li>
Experience with security best practices and compliance standards.</li><li>
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).</li><li>
Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).</li></ul> 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 
<ul><li>
AWS Certified Solutions Architect</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert</li><li>
Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect</li><li>
Other relevant cloud certifications.</li></ul> 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation:<ul><li>
Design, build, and deploy scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions.</li><li>
Select appropriate cloud services and technologies based on business requirements and cost considerations.</li><li>
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.</li><li>
Configure and manage virtual machines, containers, networking, storage, and databases in the cloud.</li><li>
Implement and manage cloud-based security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), network security groups, and encryption.</li></ul>
Cloud Infrastructure Management and Maintenance:<ul><li>
Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and identify areas for optimization.</li><li>
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues in a timely manner.</li><li>
Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as patching, upgrades, and backups.</li><li>
Implement and maintain cloud monitoring and alerting systems.</li><li>
Manage and optimize cloud costs.</li></ul>
Automation and Orchestration:<ul><li>
Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).</li><li>
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based applications.</li><li>
Implement and manage container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).</li></ul>
Security and Compliance:<ul><li>
Implement and maintain cloud security best practices.</li><li>
Implement and manage security incident response procedures.</li></ul>
Collaboration and Communication:<ul><li>
Work closely with other IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide cloud solutions.</li><li>
Document cloud infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures.</li><li>
Provide training and support to other IT staff on cloud technologies.</li></ul>
Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>
Stay up-to-date on the latest cloud technologies and trends.</li><li>
Identify and implement opportunities to improve cloud infrastructure efficiency, security, and reliability.</li><li>
Contribute to the development of cloud standards and best practices.</li><li>
Research and recommend innovative cloud solutions.</li></ul></div><div></div>

Cloud Engineer - Senior

Occam Solutions

<div>Primary Responsibility 
The DevSecOps Engineer shall serve as the lead technical engineer responsible for designing, implementing, securing, automating, and sustaining the cloud infrastructure supporting the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Data &amp; Analytics environment. The DevSecOps Engineer shall lead the implementation and execution of the technical requirements identified in PWS Section 4.5 &ndash; Technical Infrastructure and Platform Support, including infrastructure automation, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), cloud security, container orchestration, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and operational sustainment of the FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) cloud environment. 
The DevSecOps Engineer shall architect and maintain secure cloud infrastructure, automate deployment pipelines, support AI/ML platform integration, implement cloud-native security controls, monitor system health and security events, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements. This position will work closely with software developers, data engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure cloud services. 
Duties and Responsibilities

The DevSecOps Engineer shall:
<ul>
<li>Design, deploy, automate, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure supporting mission applications and analytics platforms.</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or equivalent technologies.</li>
<li>Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation frameworks.</li>
<li>Implement and manage containerized application environments using Docker, Kubernetes, or comparable orchestration platforms.</li>
<li>Configure, monitor, and optimize cloud-native security services including Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.</li>
<li>Analyze security logs, audit events, vulnerability reports, and SIEM alerts to identify threats, recommend mitigation strategies, and support incident response activities.</li>
<li>Support continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance through configuration management, security patching, vulnerability remediation, and security documentation.</li>
<li>Implement secure API management, identity and access management (IAM), secrets management, encryption, and least-privilege access controls.</li>
<li>Develop automated monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards to improve system reliability and performance.</li>
<li>Support deployment and operationalization of AI/ML platforms and services, including cloud-native machine learning environments.</li>
<li>Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, and cloud architects to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).</li>
<li>Ensure cloud infrastructure complies with DoD cybersecurity policies, FedRAMP High requirements, DoD IL5 controls, and applicable security frameworks.</li>
<li>Support system scalability, resilience, disaster recovery, and operational continuity.</li>
<li>Document system architectures, deployment procedures, security configurations, and operational processes.</li></ul> 


Minimum Qualifications

The DevSecOps Engineer shall meet the requirements for the &quot;DevSecOps Engineer &ndash; Intermediate&quot; labor category as defined in the CHESS ITES-3S contract vehicle and possess the following additional qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Seven (7) years of combined experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, SecOps, or MLOps engineering and development.</li>
<li>Five (5) years of hands-on experience designing, securing, implementing, and maintaining cloud environments, preferably within AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or similarly regulated cloud environments.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience supporting cloud environments operating under FedRAMP High, DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5), or comparable federal security requirements.</li>
<li>Verifiable experience on at least two (2) projects designing, implementing, and managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent technologies.</li>
<li>Demonstrated expertise implementing and managing containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar platforms.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or comparable automation tools.</li>
<li>Experience configuring and administering cloud-native security capabilities including Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), vulnerability management, and cloud security monitoring solutions.</li>
<li>Verifiable experience analyzing security logs, SIEM data, audit records, and threat intelligence to identify vulnerabilities, investigate security events, and implement corrective actions.</li>
<li>Experience implementing secure Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, secrets management, and Zero Trust security principles.</li>
<li>Experience supporting automated monitoring, logging, system performance optimization, and operational sustainment of enterprise cloud platforms.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of DevSecOps best practices, secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), and cloud security architectures.</li> 
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Active Secret security clearance (required).</li>
<li>Current DoD 8140 (or legacy DoD 8570) cybersecurity certification applicable to privileged access functions (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, CCSP).</li>
<li>AWS Certified DevOps Engineer &ndash; Professional, AWS Security Specialty, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or comparable cloud certifications.</li>
<li>Experience supporting AI/ML environments, including AWS SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, or similar platforms.</li>
<li>Experience with streaming data technologies such as Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or equivalent event-driven architectures.</li>
<li>Familiarity with NIST RMF, DISA STIGs, FedRAMP, Zero Trust Architecture, and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.</li></ul></div>

DevSecOps Engineer

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