We are seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a contract position. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in deploying existing infrastructure and services to a new environment within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, with a particular focus on using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Bicep and Terraform.
Responsibilities
Deploy existing Azure cloud infrastructure and services configurations to a new Azure environment, including but not limited to: Virtual Machines, Networking (VNets, Subnets, Firewalls, Load Balancers), Storage Accounts, Databases (SQL, Cosmos DB), App Services, and serverless functions.
Utilize and adapt existing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts and templates developed with Bicep and Terraform to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of Azure resources in the new environment.
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines specifically for deploying the existing infrastructure configurations to the target environment.
Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of the deployed infrastructure in the new Azure environment.
Monitor the newly deployed Azure environment for performance, availability, and cost optimization post-deployment.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues encountered during and after the deployment process.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure successful migration and functionality of applications and services in the new environment.
Document the deployment process and any modifications made to the existing IaC to facilitate future deployments or updates.
Stay current with the latest Azure deployment strategies and best practices.
Qualifications
Proven experience in deploying and managing infrastructure and services in Microsoft Azure.
Strong hands-on experience with Bicep for deploying Azure resources.
Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for deploying and managing cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Azure.
Experience adapting and executing existing IaC codebases for deployment to different environments.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), particularly in the context of infrastructure deployment.
Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring in Azure.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
Requirements
If you meet the qualifications and are a self-motivated individual with a passion for deploying Azure cloud technologies and automation, we encourage you to apply.
Main Responsibilities
What are the main responsibilities that your new hire will have?
Deploy existing infrastructure and micro services to the FedRamp environment
Implement required security scans and code standardization per the FedRamp guidelines
Document the updates made to deployment and security scans
Must-Have Qualifications
What qualifications are must-haves for candidates? (e.g., X technical skills, experience with Y projects, Z certification or license)
Knowledge of Azure Cloud
Knowledge of Bicep and Terraform CI/CD Deployment
Software Proficiency: What software should your new hire be proficient in?