Cloud Engineer (IaC/Terraform/ Azure Desktop Support)

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This role is for a Cloud Engineer (IaC/Terraform/Azure Desktop Support) on a contract-to-hire basis in Omaha, NE or Greenwood Village, CO, requiring 1-3 years of Azure experience, Terraform proficiency, and knowledge of security best practices.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 12, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
🏝️ - Location type
On-site
📄 - Contract type
W2 Contractor
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Omaha, NE
🧠 - Skills detailed
#DevOps #Azure DevOps #Data Backup #Documentation #Compliance #Strategy #Storage #Automation #Data Encryption #Data Security #IAM (Identity and Access Management) #Deployment #Disaster Recovery #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Monitoring #Azure cloud #Azure #Synapse #Security #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #Agile #Azure SQL #Scrum #Terraform #Cloud
Role description

Job Title: Infrastructure Operations Engineer/Cloud Engineer (IaC/Terraform/ Azure Desktop Support)

Duration: Contract to Hire

Location: Omaha, NE/- Greenwood Village, CO (Onsite 5 days a week)

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   • Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates

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   • No C2C and W2 referrals please

Job Summary:

Infrastructure Design and Planning: Work closely with the development and architecture teams to reviethe Landing Zone infrastructure for applications on the Azure platform. Collaborate on selecting the appropriate Azure services, virtual machines, networking configurations, and storage options to meet the project's requirements.

Azure Cloud Deployment: Deploy and provision the Azure-based platforms/infrastructure according to the design and architectural guidelines. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to automate the deployment process efficiently.

Monitoring and Alerting Setup: Set up comprehensive monitoring and alerting mechanisms for application infrastructure. Implement Azure monitoring services like Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, and Log Analytics to ensure real-time visibility into system health and performance.

Security and Compliance: Implement robust security controls and best practices for the application. Configure access controls, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption to ensure data security.

Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategy: Develop a reliable backup and disaster recovery strategy for all system. Plan for data backup, retention, and restoration procedures to safeguard against data loss and ensure high availability.

Infrastructure Automation: Embrace automation in all aspects of infrastructure management. Leverage CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Azure DevOps to streamline infrastructure updates and changes.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed documentation for the newly set up infrastructure, including configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team for effective collaboration.

Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and analyze performance. Collaborate with developers to optimize application performance, implement caching strategies, and identify areas for improvement.

Technical Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support for the team during the deployment phase and beyond. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues promptly, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

1-3 most recent years proven experience as an Infrastructure Operations Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure-based infrastructure setup and management.

Familiarity with Azure services, including virtual machines, virtual networks, Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Azure App Services

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform

Knowledge and experience with Azure monitoring and alerting services like Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, Azure Sentinel, and Log Analytics

Awareness of security best practices for Azure deployments, including access controls, IAM, and data encryption. Awareness of FedRAMP, FISMA, and/or Zero Trust Architecture is desired.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using tools like Azure DevOps

Experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum

Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

About Matlen Silver

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