Cloud Engineer Azure
Roartech Inc
*Systems Engineer – Azure*
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*Location:* Washington, DC (Onsite – 5 Days per Week)
*Clearance:* _Active Secret Clearance Required_
*Citizenship:* _U.S. Citizens Only_
*Position Type:* _1099 Contractor_
*About the Role:*
We are seeking a skilled and security-conscious hands on deep knowledge - *Systems Engineer – Azure* to join our team supporting critical cloud infrastructure for a high-impact federal environment. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable Azure environments while ensuring compliance with federal standards such as FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD frameworks.
As a key contributor to our cloud operations, you'll work closely with security, development, and operations teams to align Azure solutions with mission and business objectives.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* *Azure Cloud Infrastructure Management*: Deploy, configure, and maintain core Azure services including VMs, VNets, Storage, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
* *Infrastructure as Code (IaC)*: Automate deployments using Terraform, ARM templates, and Ansible.
* *Security & Compliance*: Implement RBAC, IAM policies, NSGs, Key Vault, and Azure Policy to meet stringent federal compliance requirements.
* *CI/CD Automation*: Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
* *Monitoring & Optimization*: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for system visibility and performance tuning.
* *Cloud Networking*: Configure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Load Balancers, and Azure Front Door for secure and optimized connectivity.
* *Containerization & Orchestration*: Deploy and manage Docker containers and AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).
* *Scripting & Automation*: Write PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripts for system tasks, automation, and monitoring.
* *Disaster Recovery & High Availability*: Implement resilient architectures with Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and multi-region strategies.
* *Cross-Team Collaboration*: Partner with stakeholders to ensure cloud implementations align with operational and security goals.
*Required Qualifications:*
* *Experience*: 5+ years in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration with a focus on Azure.
* *Certifications*: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or equivalent Azure certification _preferred_.
* *Security Knowledge*: Deep familiarity with Azure security tools, IAM, encryption, and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).
* *Automation Skills*: Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and CI/CD toolchains.
* *Networking*: Proficient in VNets, NSGs, load balancers, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity.
* *Containerization*: Hands-on with AKS and Docker for scalable service deployments.
* *Scripting*: Fluent in PowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML/JSON for cloud infrastructure automation.
*Preferred Skills:*
* Experience supporting *federal agencies* or *DoD cloud environments*
* Familiarity with *serverless* tools: Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid
* Knowledge of *cost optimization* using Azure Cost Management & FinOps practices
This position is ideal for a mission-driven engineer who thrives in secure, fast-paced environments and is passionate about cloud architecture, automation, and supporting the public sector.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Compensation Package:
* 1099 contract
Application Question(s):
* Are you open to 1099(Contract) job position with no benefit? xhmxlyz
* Are you willing to commute to Washington DC, 5 days in a week?
Security clearance:
* Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Washington, DC 20265 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Washington, DC 20265: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.
*Location:* Washington, DC (Onsite – 5 Days per Week)
*Clearance:* _Active Secret Clearance Required_
*Citizenship:* _U.S. Citizens Only_
*Position Type:* _1099 Contractor_
*About the Role:*
We are seeking a skilled and security-conscious hands on deep knowledge - *Systems Engineer – Azure* to join our team supporting critical cloud infrastructure for a high-impact federal environment. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable Azure environments while ensuring compliance with federal standards such as FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD frameworks.
As a key contributor to our cloud operations, you'll work closely with security, development, and operations teams to align Azure solutions with mission and business objectives.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* *Azure Cloud Infrastructure Management*: Deploy, configure, and maintain core Azure services including VMs, VNets, Storage, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
* *Infrastructure as Code (IaC)*: Automate deployments using Terraform, ARM templates, and Ansible.
* *Security & Compliance*: Implement RBAC, IAM policies, NSGs, Key Vault, and Azure Policy to meet stringent federal compliance requirements.
* *CI/CD Automation*: Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
* *Monitoring & Optimization*: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for system visibility and performance tuning.
* *Cloud Networking*: Configure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Load Balancers, and Azure Front Door for secure and optimized connectivity.
* *Containerization & Orchestration*: Deploy and manage Docker containers and AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).
* *Scripting & Automation*: Write PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripts for system tasks, automation, and monitoring.
* *Disaster Recovery & High Availability*: Implement resilient architectures with Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and multi-region strategies.
* *Cross-Team Collaboration*: Partner with stakeholders to ensure cloud implementations align with operational and security goals.
*Required Qualifications:*
* *Experience*: 5+ years in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration with a focus on Azure.
* *Certifications*: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or equivalent Azure certification _preferred_.
* *Security Knowledge*: Deep familiarity with Azure security tools, IAM, encryption, and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).
* *Automation Skills*: Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and CI/CD toolchains.
* *Networking*: Proficient in VNets, NSGs, load balancers, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity.
* *Containerization*: Hands-on with AKS and Docker for scalable service deployments.
* *Scripting*: Fluent in PowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML/JSON for cloud infrastructure automation.
*Preferred Skills:*
* Experience supporting *federal agencies* or *DoD cloud environments*
* Familiarity with *serverless* tools: Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid
* Knowledge of *cost optimization* using Azure Cost Management & FinOps practices
This position is ideal for a mission-driven engineer who thrives in secure, fast-paced environments and is passionate about cloud architecture, automation, and supporting the public sector.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Compensation Package:
* 1099 contract
Application Question(s):
* Are you open to 1099(Contract) job position with no benefit? xhmxlyz
* Are you willing to commute to Washington DC, 5 days in a week?
Security clearance:
* Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Washington, DC 20265 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Washington, DC 20265: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Reference: WJ-3587_9695869