Sr. Cloud Engineer I (6496)

<p>The<strong> Sr. Cloud Engineer I (Azure Platform)</strong> will be responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This role requires expertise in Azure architecture, automation, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with federal standards.</p> <p>We know that you can’t have great&nbsp;<a href="https://www.metrostar.com/">technology services</a> without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are <strong>obsessed </strong>with<strong> </strong>our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.</p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cloud Infrastructure Management: <ul> <li>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).</li> </ul> </li> <li>Infrastructure as Code (IaC): <ul> <li>Automate Azure resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Ansible.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Security &amp; Compliance: <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> </li> <li>CI/CD Pipeline Management: <ul> <li>Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps Pipelines to streamline deployments and improve delivery velocity.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Monitoring &amp; Optimization: <ul> <li>Utilize Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Application Insights, and Azure Activity Logs to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Networking &amp; Load Balancing: <ul> <li>Configure and optimize Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure DNS, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute for secure and scalable connectivity.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Hybrid Cloud &amp; Migration: <ul> <li>Support Azure cloud migrations and hybrid environments, integrating with on-premises infrastructure using Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, and Azure Site Recovery.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Automation &amp; Scripting: <ul&g