Job Title:  Azure Engineer 
Location: Vienna, VA/Remote
Required Clearance: Active Secret or above 

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft Windows, Azure cloud services, specifically with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and will be proficient in infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. This role will focus on designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure cloud environments to meet the needs of our enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure, with a focus on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the deployment and management of cloud resources.
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable and secure cloud solutions.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources to ensure cost-effectiveness, performance, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure infrastructure and AVD environments.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices in cloud operations.
• Provide documentation, training, and support to internal teams and clients as needed.
• Stay current with the latest Azure features, best practices, and industry trends.
• Support Windows related engineering tasks in AWS.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Azure Engineer with a strong focus on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Proficiency in using Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate cloud resource management.
• Experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipeline creation and management.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, and governance best practices.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), or Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400) or other Microsoft equivalent certifications
• Experience with other IaC tools such as Ansible or ARM templates.
• Familiarity with other DevOps tools and practices such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Gitlab.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Experience with enterprise-level deployments and managing cloud environments.