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Clearance Requirement: Top Secret Status: Full Time Classification: Exempt Travel Required: NO Location: Hybrid telework/Bluemont, VA or Denton, TX Applied Computing Technologies (ACT) is seeking a talented, full-time Cloud Engineer with experience designing and implementing solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role requires hands-on implementation of cloud infrastructure solutions to meet the complex requirements of a Federal Government customer. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cloud technologies, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure as part of a multi-cloud environment strategy. This role involves working closely with other engineers within a team environment to manage, support, and optimize the customer’s cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of Azure cloud services, including virtual machines, storage accounts and networking. • Monitor and troubleshoot Azure environment to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance (to meet Federal Government standards such as NIST, DoD STIG, DHS 4300, etc.). • Provide support for cloud migration projects by helping to plan and execute the migration of on-premise workloads to Azure. • Participant in the development and maintenance of documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), diagrams, technical guides, and after-action reports. • Stay current with the latest Azure technologies, updates and trends, and share knowledge with the team. Qualifications: • Three years work experience in Azure • Must have a Top Secret Clearance • Solid Understanding of Azure cloud services • Experience using Terraform/Infrastructure as Code (IAC) solution is a must • Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, or similar are a plus • Strong troubleshooting skills with a keen eye for detail • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges • Ability to consult with customers to assist in the extraction of technical requirements from business objectives • Experience with other IAC (Ansible, Kubernetes, Puppet, Azure Resource Manager, etc.) technologies/tools is a plus but not required • Experience with Azure VMware Solution is plus but not required

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