Azure/AWS Cloud Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ is seeking a remote Azure/AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team to support the Department of Veteran Affairs. In this role you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure using both Microsoft Azure platforms and Amazon Web Services (AWS), ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost efficiency by leveraging automation tools. Further responsibilities include DevOps, in automating CI/CD pipelines and collaborating with development teams to deploy and maintain cloud-based applications across multiple environments. The candidate must reside within the continental US. Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cloud architectures utilizing AWS and Azure services like EC2, S3, RDS, Azure VMs, Blob Storage, Kubernetes and more, considering scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Provision and manage Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, networks, and other cloud resources using Azure portal or CLI.
• Develop and maintain automated deployment scripts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), PowerShell templates to automate provisioning and deployment of cloud resources.
• Implement robust security measures on cloud environments, including access control, encryption, network segmentation, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Proactively monitor cloud systems for performance issues, troubleshoot technical problems, and implement alerting mechanisms.
• Integrate cloud infrastructure with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines to streamline application deployments by leveraging GitHub Actions.
• Work closely with development teams to understand application requirements and translate them into cloud-based solutions.
• Manage software deployments and releases, ensuring minimal downtime. Utilize containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Extensive knowledge of core cloud services like compute, storage, networking, databases, and security features within Azure and AWS
• Excellent understanding of core Azure services like Compute (Virtual Machines), Storage (Blob, Queue, Disk), Networking (VNETs, NSGs), Azure Active Directory (AD), and Azure Functions. Expertise in using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates for infrastructure automation.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and system management.
• Understanding of core cloud security principles, compliance requirements, and best practices for securing cloud environments.
• Solid grasp of network concepts like subnetting, routing, load balancing, and VPNs.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding principles related to continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the development team.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or any other relevant discipline is required.
• One or more of the following certifications is mandatory Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (Professional), AWS Certified Advanced Networking (Specialty). Azure certifications are preferred.
• 5+ years' experience working in a Cloud environment (Azure and/or AWS).
• Ability to manage containerized applications on cloud platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and methodologies (GitHub Actions).
• Extensive knowledge of core cloud services like computing, storage, networking, databases, and security features across both platforms.
• Excellent understanding of core Azure services like Compute (Virtual Machines), Storage (Blob, Queue, Disk), Networking (VNETs, NSGs), Azure Active Directory (AD), and Azure Functions. Expertise in using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates for infrastructure automation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Understanding of core cloud security principles, compliance requirements, and best practices for securing cloud environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.
• VA experience is preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities
• Remote Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.