Job description

SMX is seeking a driven and talented Azure Cloud Engineer to support our government client at Redstone Arsenal. This individual will bring a passion for technology, a strong technical skill set, and an ability to deploy, employ, operate, and sustain Production-ready solutions, software, and tools for our customers.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities Handle Cloud Operations (Events, Incidents, and Requests) based on a defined, ticket-driven service catalog Be a primary “face to the customer” during the Manage phase of the customer lifecycle – communicating clearly and concisely to identify, triage, remediate, and resolve infrastructure and solution issues when customer needs are greatest Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solution for customers' cloud computing resources Manage and execute patching for standard infrastructure and fully automated code pipeline environments Optimize existing – and identify new opportunities for – monitoring, logging, and management metrics to improve operational effectiveness and customer knowledge Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Clearance Required: Secret Experience in cloud engineering / DevOps Experience in an Infrastructure Operations-centric role Proficiency and proven hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS Services, Azure Active Directory, and SQL Server Infrastructure Knowledge of Automation tools such as Terraform Excellent customer facing skills and the calm professional demeanor necessary to bolster customer confidence when stress is highest Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills and experience Desired Qualifications: Experience with Azure Migrate, Log Analytics, Azure Update Management, Azure ExpressRoute, Load Balancer techniques Current operations experience within a Cloud Managed Services Provider (MSP) delivery environment. AZ-400 preferred Knowledge of AWS/GCP bonus Degree in a technical discipline Application Deadline:  8/4/2025 #cjpost #LI-ONSITE   The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.The proposed salary for this position is:$87,600—$146,000 USD  At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

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