Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Senior Azure Cloud Ops Engineer

We are NOT looking for a AWS engineer who has used Azure.

If you have primarily Azure Cloud Ops experience, this may be the role for you. We are looking for someone with skills in many Azure areas: K8, IaC, setting up Azure AKS platform, strong background in containers, cloud deployments, Azure Virtual Networks, secure network configurations –VPN gateways, ExpressRoutes, highly available, design, deploying new services, solutions space in Azure, secure deployments in Gov domain, Linux commands, strong debugging skill, release management and Azure pipelines, cloud optimization for cost, FIPS, WAF, multi-tenant, etc.

Must be located in Pacific Time Zone

Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship or transfer.

Summary:

The Senior Azure Cloud Ops Engineer plays a pivotal role within the cloud-ops team, bridging the gap between software development, DevOps, networking, and IT operations to drive cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. With a strong understanding of contemporary cloud engineering practices, this individual is crucial in deploying software solutions, enhancing system sustainability, implementing cloud-based automation, and discovering ways to save cloud cost. The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer works closely with software development, testing, and security teams to configure, integrate, and build a robust, scalable, and unique infrastructure platform at scale with an emphasis on automation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

50% Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based cloud solutions, ensuring high availability, security, efficiency, and performance.

• Develop and maintain automated deployments using configuration management tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and container orchestration.
• Mapping customer on-prem/hybrid network configurations to those that would work in an Azure SaaS model.
• Lead and contribute to team discussions such as design sessions, code reviews, deployment policies, etc.
• Participate in the development of functional specifications based on inputs from the product team, translating those into deployment, security checking, and automation requirements
• Work alongside project management teams to monitor progress and implementation of initiatives

25% Implement and maintain effective monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for production services. Ensure clear visibility into application and infrastructure performance, enabling prompt detection and resolution of issues.

• Provide advanced troubleshooting for Azure cloud infrastructure, working with support teams to resolve incidents.
• Provide inputs to team members to resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls

10% Perform software release management or build management, assisting the test team in setting up test beds and resolving build issues

10% Maximize resource optimization and efficiency in Azure cloud-based deployments; actively look for techniques to lower cloud spend.

5% Mentor and train engineers to improve processes; assist with adhering to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 policies
 

This list is intended only as a guide and summary of the typical functions of the position. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties to which the employee may be assigned. An employee’s supervisor may ask the employee to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This list is neither complete nor permanent and may be amended at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

Prerequisites:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience: 5+ years of Azure Software CloudOps/Devops; DevSecOps experience a plus
• Certifications: Azure cloud certification a plus
• Clearances: The company would require the employee to comply with state level clearances on a case-by-case basis; these would be applied for and paid by the employer

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
Language Skills: Experience with scripting languages (Terraform, PowerShell, Perl, Python, SQL, CLI), familiar with source control tools (CVS or equivalent).
Infrastructure Skills: Proficiency with Azure IAC utilized for cloud deployments. Infrastructure best practices including HA, DR, failover best practices.
DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps, Terraform, Git, Security tools (Qualys, SonarQube, Blackduck, etc.)
Cloud Services: Proficiency with AKS, Azure Key Vault, Azure Networking (Azure Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and VPNs, etc.), Authn/Authz, Azure SQL, etc.
Reasoning Skills: Must have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting; strong sense of urgency and accountability with exceptional time management skills
Technical Skills: Technical savvy with Azure, highly skilled engineer and troubleshooter

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 with a target annual 10% bonus; depending upon the selected candidate’s relevant experience, the exact salary for the role may fall outside of this range. This role will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s bonus/incentive program(s). NEC offers an extensive benefits program and the role will also include, a Health Insurance package with options that include multiple Medical and Dental coverage options, Pharmacy Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Salary Continuation and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Adoption Assistance Program, 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6% of employee contribution, 15 PTO days, 10 paid sick days, 11 paid public holidays, Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement, 2 paid Community Service Days, a Travel Assistance Program, Pre-Paid Legal plans.

ABOUT NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, NEC Corporation of America (NEC) is a leading technology integrator providing solutions that improve the way people work and communicate. NEC creates the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.

With a global team of 100,000, and 64,000+ technology patents, we deliver one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative portfolios of communications, analytics, security, biometrics, and technology solutions that unleash customers’ productivity potential. Through these solutions, NEC combines its best-in-class solutions and technology to solve today’s most complex business problems. NEC Corporation of America is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global technology leader with a presence in 140 countries and $27 billion in revenues. Backed by 123 years of innovation and experience, NEC knows what it takes to change and stay ahead of technology's continuous evolution. It is our capability to leverage decades of award-winning technologies and research that has enabled NEC to remain an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) leader and through problem resolution, bring new value to people, organizations, and society.

NEC Corporation of America and its subsidiaries is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic characteristics, height, weight, arrest record pertaining to misdemeanors or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

EOE-Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.