MetroStar is looking to solve the problem of designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, ensuring cloud systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with federal standards.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments.
- Azure Solutions Architect certification (preferred) or equivalent Azure certification.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory (ADD), encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards).
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps services.
- Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating Azure, and on-premise infrastructure.
- Strong proficiency in Azure networking services (Virtual Networks, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, Express Route, or Azure Load Balancer/Application Gateway).
- Proficient in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Managed Disks, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
- Automate Azure resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Ansible.
- Implement Azure cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), Azure DDoS Protection, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, encryption at rest/in transit, and alignment with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD compliance standards.
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps Pipelines to streamline deployments and improve delivery velocity.
- Utilize Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Application Insights, and Azure Activity Logs to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance.
- Configure and optimize Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure DNS, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute for secure and scalable connectivity.
- Support Azure cloud migrations and hybrid environments, integrating with on-premises infrastructure using Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, and Azure Site Recovery.
Other
- You have an active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret
- Ability to be onsite in Washington, DC 5 days/week.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration.
- You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align Azure-based solutions with mission objectives and compliance requirements.
