Azure O&M Cloud Engineer
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - Beavercreek, OH
Work Type: Full-Time Onsite
Remote Work: No
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Azure O&M Cloud Engineer to join our team in Beavercreek, OH. As an Azure O&M Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall administration, operations and maintenance of a classified Azure environment and all associated software including, but not limited to subscription and marketplace management, monitoring end-to-end system health, maintenance tasks such as patching, troubleshooting as needed, and automation of deployment, scaling, and monitoring of applications and services. You will also be responsible for maintaining a Windows Active Directory domain and supporting Linux infrastructure in the classified region.
You will provide expertise in Azure O&M duties including, but not limited to:
• Support a Linux & Windows AirGapped environment.
• Troubleshoot systems as needed, and route trouble tickets & support requests as required to Service Desk.
• Review and automate workload deployments in support of the POX Customers site specific requirements such as enabling the consumption of workloads from collateral and program read on users off the same stack. This person will help automate the configuration and deployment of said solutions and have the code delivered into a USG owned software factory.
• Design, develop, and build an automated CI/CD pipeline to deliver complex software products into a production environment.
• Continue development and maintenance of the automated software build process using tools such as, but not limited to, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and specific Azure technologies.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of code into production environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Continuously improve and optimize infrastructure and automation processes.
• The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse team is also crucial.
• A willingness to learn and stay abreast of industry trends is also required.
• Support a cloud hosted DevOps Platform inside of Azure that leverages cloud-based infrastructure such as Azure Kubernetes Service to support rapid software development.
• Lead, plan, design and implement backlog tasking (e.g. component upgrades, feature request, bug fixes).
• Ensure the security controls are implemented correctly.
Qualifications
• Advanced technical competency and experience in one or more of the following areas: Active Directory Domain Services, Active Directory Federated Services, Active Directory Certificate Services, Windows Server Update Services, YUM, ACAS Automation, Azure Monitor / Log Analytics, Kubernetes.
• Ability to manage an Airgap Linux update infrastructure on behalf of the customer.
• Ability to submit required documentation in support of a change configuration management process.
• 5+ years related experience in SCI/SAP environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field AND 3+ years leadership experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years demonstrated performance in related technology.
Requirements
• Must be within driving distance of Beavercreek, OH OR willing to relocate there (relocation packages available)
• Must be willing to work onsite
• Must possess an active TS/ SCI clearance or above
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $145,000 - $185,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.