Azure Engineer

About the Role

Vamonos IT is seeking an experienced Azure Engineer to design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Microsoft Azure cloud solutions, virtual desktop environments, and Microsoft 365 services.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise across Microsoft Azure technologies, with the ability to independently engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot complex cloud environments. This position requires a hands-on technical professional who can collaborate with system architects, developers, and multiple product teams to define cloud solutions, implement services, identify technical risks, and ensure successful deployments.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, a consultative approach to engineering, and the ability to deliver reliable technical solutions with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure solutions based on technical and operational requirements.
• Deploy and administer Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and databases.
• Engineer, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Azure cloud, virtual desktop, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Administer, configure, secure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems deployed within Azure environments.
• Build, configure, and harden Windows servers in accordance with established security requirements.
• Perform advanced Azure Active Directory administration, including identity management, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Administer and support Microsoft Intune for device and endpoint management.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize PowerShell scripts to automate infrastructure administration, deployments, and monitoring processes.
• Implement infrastructure automation using infrastructure as code methodologies and tools.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, diagnose complex technical issues, and resolve production incidents.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement cloud security best practices and identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Support the migration of applications, software, and services to Microsoft Azure.
• Work closely with system architects, developers, and product teams to design and implement effective cloud-based solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings, technical planning, and project execution activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), system configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Evaluate existing cloud infrastructure and recommend improvements to performance, reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Provide exceptional customer service and white-glove technical support to customers and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or an adjacent technical discipline and a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, OR a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience without a bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience engineering, administering, and supporting Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud service models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server operating systems deployed in Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated experience building, configuring, securing, and hardening Windows servers.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Microsoft Azure virtual desktop environments.
• Experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 services.
• Advanced experience with Azure Active Directory management and administration.
• Experience administering and managing environments using Microsoft Intune.
• Strong PowerShell scripting capabilities, including the development and maintenance of administrative automation.
• Experience implementing or supporting automated cloud infrastructure deployments.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or other CI/CD tools for continuous integration and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues involving cloud infrastructure, identity management, and Microsoft services.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple technical priorities, and collaborate effectively across engineering and product teams.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) authorization.
• Ability to work on-site in Ashburn, Virginia, at least one day per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) authorization.
• Experience supporting federal government customers or large enterprise IT environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience across Microsoft Azure, virtual desktop environments, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience supporting complex cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Experience developing infrastructure automation and monitoring solutions.
• ITIL Foundation certification or willingness to obtain certification within the first six months of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Microsoft technologies.