Cloud Solution Engineer

Title: Cloud Solution Engineer

State Role Title: Cloud Solution Engineer

Hiring Range: $88,000 to $115,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Lottery

Location: Virginia Lottery

Agency Website: www.valottery.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

For more than three decades, the Virginia Lottery has worked to build a strong reputation, one synonymous with providing fun, entertaining experiences and doing so responsibly and with integrity. Proceeds from traditional Lottery games support K-12 public education in Virginia. Taxes generated by sports wagering and casino gaming, which are regulated by the Lottery, benefit other priorities of the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Lottery is currently seeking a Cloud Solution Engineer to join our Information Technology Services Department.

The Cloud Solution Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining Microsoft Entra ID cloud solutions to meet business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. This individual will assist with the creation of architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation related to the cloud. The Engineer implements, manages and maintains architectural solutions, improvements and migration strategies that align with VA Lottery business objectives and IT strategies. This role will assist with migration strategies of on prem platforms to cloud solutions and will collaborate with stakeholders to communicate cloud architecture implications. In addition, the Engineer will coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure effective management and maintenance of solutions. The individual in this role will stay current on the latest Microsoft Entra ID technologies and best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards. This role supports the continuation of migration efforts to cloud-based applications and services, revamping network infrastructure, and reviewing resources allocated to Microsoft Entra ID cloud solutions.

Azure Infrastructure Management responsibilities include:

• Maintaining Azure infrastructure components, including but not limited to design, support and administration of Virginia Lottery’s PaaS website design and Microsoft Entra ID SQL infrastructure design.
• Managing cloud components such as virtual machines, networks and storage solutions to include their creation, configuration and scaling.
• Managing resources groups and subscriptions for better governance and cost management.
• Assists with assessments of on-premises infrastructure and applications to determine migration readiness to Microsoft Entra ID.
• Deploys out migration strategies to ensure seamless transitions to the cloud with minimal downtime.
• Implements and maintains security best practices, compliance standards, and identity/access within cloud environments.

SQL Microsoft Entra ID/On Prem DB Administration duties include:

• Implementing and maintaining Azure SQL databases.
• Performing database administration tasks, including automation, performance monitoring, system tuning, SQL query optimization.
• Ensuring database integrity and security measures to include user access controls, encryption and auditing.
• Optimizing queries, data migration and design.
• Implementing disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
• Installing and configuring on prem SQL Server instances and databases.
• Maintaining on prem databases to include routine upgrade tasks, rebuilding indexes and checking database integrity.
• Capacity planning for on prem databases for future growth by assessing current usage and predicting future needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides exceptional support to end-users, addressing and resolving a wide range of technical issues.
• Utilizes advanced troubleshooting skills to identify, research, and solve complex technical problems.
• Ensures high levels of user satisfaction through prompt service and clear communications.
• Collaborates with team and other cross-functional groups, including development, operations, and product management, to assist in gathering requirements, offers technical advice, and ensures issue resolution.
• Maintains effective communication with internal departments and management across all levels, ensuring both technical and non-technical stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Fosters a collaborative work environment and ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
• Creates, maintains, and enhance