Azure Cloud Engineer

Key Role:

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Provision, configure, and oversee Azure subscriptions, virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and networking components. Organize resources with resource groups and tagging for governance and cost optimization. Design, configure, and maintain VNets, subnets, network security groups, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity to ensure secure and efficient network traffic flow. Continuously monitor Azure resources' health and performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, proactively troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization to control costs and improve efficiency. Implement identity and access management with Azure AD, enforce governance policies using Azure Policy, configure encryption, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements to protect cloud environments. Design and manage backup strategies, configure recovery services, and regularly test disaster recovery plans to ensure data durability and business continuity. Develop automation scripts using Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates to streamline deployment, configuration, and operational tasks for consistency and scalability. Work cross-functionally with developers, security teams, and stakeholders to provide technical guidance, support cloud adoption, and facilitate smooth project deliveries. Implement security controls, including RBAC, NSGs, encryption, and Azure Defender. Monitor Azure resources and set up alerts using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and integration with Splunk. Support workloads migrations with Azure Migrate, Arc and other tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience with designing, implementing, and supporting cloud applications, specifically in GovCloud environments

• 4+ years of experience with MS Azure, including MS Azure platform fundamentals, such as compute, networking, storage, and security services

• Experience with Azure portal, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates

• Experience with scripting and automation with Terraform

• Experience with virtualization technologies and networking concepts, including Palo Alto, Prisma, Azure Virtual Networks, V Net Peering, Azure DNS, or Infoblox

• Experience in monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

• Experience with Azure Migrate of Azure security tools such as Azure Policy, Defender and Key Vault, and Identity Management

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

• Azure Certifications, such as Microsoft Certified- Azure Administrator Associate Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience managing hybrid cloud environments and integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure

• Experience in configuring and managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps pipelines

• Experience with advanced scripting capabilities and infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Bicep

• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA

• Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and high-availability architectures on Azure

• Experience in large-scale cloud migration or complex cloud architecture projects

• Possession of strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.