Azure Cloud Engineer

Since 2016, T-Rex Solutions (T-Rex) has been supporting large scale hybrid-cloud migrations and systems modernization, to include the successful deployment of the first-ever online U.S. Census in 2020. T-Rex is actively expanding its IT Modernization services within the Federal Civilian market, specifically supporting the IRS's strategic priorities.

T-Rex is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to support the transformation and administration of resilient, secure Cloud environments for the IRS. All work is performed on-site in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, operate, and maintain resilient secure Azure Cloud environments to enable development teams to deliver features in the most efficient way possible.
• Operate and maintain cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (Iac) and SRE principles.
• Server Provisioning: Provision and manage Azure virtual servers, ensuring they meet the required specifications for various user groups and applications.
• Deployment and Updates: Schedule and deploy updates to virtual desktops, applications, and infrastructure components while minimizing downtime and disruption to users.
• User Support: Respond to and resolve user tickets in a timely manner, providing technical support for the VDI environment, including connectivity, performance, and usability issues.
• Customer Service: Deliver excellent customer service by communicating effectively with end-users, understanding their needs, and ensuring a positive user experience.
• Security Compliance: Ensure that all deployments comply with the strict security protocols required in a classified environment.
• Maintenance and ongoing development of automation and continuous build/integration/deployment infrastructure for multiple environments; write, build and deploy scripts.
• Enable observability and resilience throughout multi-cloud landing zones and Dev/Test/Prod environments.
• Support implementation of security policies, standards, guidelines, and governance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 or more years of related professional experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must posses a Secret Clearance or higher, or be able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance
• Must possess an active Security+ Certification or higher (ex. CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP), or be able to obtain one within 30 days
• Must possess an active OS certification (ex. Azure, AWS, Microsoft, Linux, etc.),  or be able to obtain one within 30 days
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Ability to work in cloud environments with experience and knowledge in any of the following areas:
  
  • Azure Cloud administration and support
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Agile collaboration tools such as Atlassian Jira, Confluence
  • Terraform, Ansible
• Experience working in Windows and Linux environments
• Ability to meet with customers to gather and understand business requirements
• Ability to quickly adapt to new situations and changing priorities
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be punctual, reliable, and accountable for themselves, with ability to follow through with tasks to completion

Desired Education & Experience:

• 2+ years of progressive experience administering and working in public cloud environments
• Azure cloud certifications desired
• Experience working in an agile environment preferred

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.