Job description
Job Description
? Location: Mechanicsville, VA - Remote
? 1099 Rate: $56-$61/hr
? Client: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) - ITD Tolling
? Position: Azure Cloud Engineer
? Contract: Contract Opportunity
? About the Role
VDOT ITD Tolling is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join its Engineering and Operations team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure, application support, cloud security, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
?️ Key Responsibilities
- Implement, maintain, and support Microsoft Azure cloud resources.
- Manage Azure App Services, API Gateways, Function Apps, Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Monitor cloud workloads and troubleshoot connectivity, security, and application performance issues.
- Use Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for diagnostics and root-cause analysis.
- Administer Microsoft Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), and access controls.
- Support Windows Server infrastructure, networking, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.
- Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Python.
- Support Office 365, Power Apps, Key Vault, and secure credential management.
- Assist with Terraform/IaC, CI/CD pipelines, cloud governance, and cost optimization.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and PCI requirements.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, DBAs, and cross-functional teams.
Required Skills
- 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure administration/engineering.
- 2+ years of experience with Windows Server 2019 or later.
- Strong knowledge of networking, server infrastructure, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.
- 2+ years of PowerShell and/or Python scripting experience.
- Experience with Office 365 and Power Apps.
- Experience with Terraform or equivalent Infrastructure as Code tools.
- Knowledge of PCI or similar compliance frameworks.
- Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and SSO.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, or TFS.
- Docker and Kubernetes.
- Azure Key Vault and certificate management.
- Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD).
- Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-305.
- Enterprise cloud governance and cost optimization experience.
? Additional Information
- Fingerprint-based background check required.
- Occasional off-hours support may be needed.
- Candidates must be willing to keep their technical skills current.
? Interested?
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