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The role involves identity and access management, support management of solutions and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules, optimizing resources for cost and performance, documenting processes, participating in architectural planning, and engaging in incident response and on-call duties.What will the employee do in this role?Build, manage, maintain, and optimize both cloud & on-prem resources, including IaaS and PaaS storage, compute, security, and network services.Monitor the performance and availability of Azure resources, ensuring that they meet the required service levels.Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions within our cloud environments.Implement and manage security best practices in the hybrid environment, including identity and access management, encryption, and threat protection.Ensure that the hybrid environment complies with relevant industry standards and regulations.Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, addressing any identified risksConfigure and manage Active Directory and EntraID users, systems, and applications, applying principles of zero trust to enhance security and efficiency.Implement Business-to-Business (B2B), Single Sign-On (SSO), and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) solutions to streamline user experience while ensuring robust security across identity domains.Automate routine tasks using tools such as Azure Automation, PowerShell, and Infrastructure as Code to increase efficiency and reduce errors.Build, automate, and maintain cloud infrastructure deployments using IaC and automation toolsetsOptimize Azure resources for cost and performance, using tools like Azure Cost Management and Azure Monitor.Implement auto-scaling and load-balancing solutions to handle varying workloads efficiently.Monitor Azure maintenance and outages, assess impact, and develop strategies to minimize impactCollaborate, consult, coordinate task level work with developers and scrum teams on security, network, and compute resource needs. Produce and maintain documentation for use in the installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of cloud and on-premise related infrastructureParticipate in design and implementation of architectural roadmaps regarding hybrid cloud infrastructureCoordinate with service providers, vendors and various First Command teams to ensure timely resolution of infrastructure related issuesParticipate in incident response and problem management activities, ensuring that customer issues are resolved quickly and effectively.Participate in on-call rotation and be available for special duties outside normal working hoursSkills & QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or similar field requiredWork ExperienceRequired 5+ years progressive working in computing or network infrastructure2+ years’ experience in a cloud environment, preferably Azure as a Cloud Administrator, Engineer, and/or DevOps roleDemonstrated experience building and operating cloud servicesExperience in automation (Infrastructure-as-Code, Configuration-as-Code) and management of both on-premises infrastructure and applications, cloud hosted Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service capabilities (Azure)Experience with CI/CD platforms and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Puppet, Chef or similarExperience with infrastructure monitoring tools, cost management solutions, and DevOps processesExperience with identity and access management and federated services.Prefer Experience With The Following TechnologiesLatest versions of Microsoft Windows Server Cloud Infrastructure (Azure and AWS)Palo Alto or related cloud-based firewall technologies, application load balancers and API management platformsCertifications Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) requiredAzure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) a plusAzure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) a plusCurrent MCSE certifications a plusCurrent AWS certifications a plusCisco (CCNA, CCNP) a plusRequired Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesRecognize, troubleshoot, and resolve and system issues without supervisionCritical ThinkingTrouble shooting and performance tuningDocument and distribute system reports as requiredRequired to work within a team environmentExcellent written and oral communication skills including explaining complex technical concepts to all partiesExcellent customer service skillsProficiency in scripting languages (e. g. 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