Cloud Engineer I

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

JOB PURPOSE:

The Cloud Engineer has experience to support multiple Azure tenants using advanced cloud architectural principles. The Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure cloud infrastructure and services. The ideal candidate will have advance knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, both from the IT infrastructure and IT applications perspective. The candidate must be a self-starter, quick learner of new technology (cloud infrastructure, containers, databases etc.), and be highly motivated. 

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

None

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and students both within the department and University-wide. External contacts include government agencies, sponsor representatives, vendors, visitors, officials and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design, configure, deploying, and manage Azure IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS services and solutions.
• Create, configure, and manage Azure networking services, including firewalls, virtual networks, subnets, VPNs, and ExpressRoute
• Manage Azure Active Directory for user authentication and authorization.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Configure and manage virtual machines, containers, and serverless environments in Azure.
• Manage and support data storage solutions such as Azure files, blob, and Data Warehouse.
• Implement and support systems that are functional, secure, and scalable.
• Monitor and optimize Azure resources to ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Powershell scripts for data manipulation, transformation, and automation.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex cloud-base issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of projects and support business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:   

• Direct experience in Azure Cloud platform.
• Strong experience architecting/deploying/operating solutions built on Azure.
• Strong scripting experience using PowerShell and BASH.
• Advanced experience in IaaS, PaaS and SaaS implementations covering monitoring, configuration management, and orchestration.
• Experience building an automated cloud infrastructure across Prod and Non-Prod environments.
• Experience in Azure DevOps services and CI/CD as well as Agile tools and processes.
• Knowledge of HPC, Azure DevOPs, and FedRAMP requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

3 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

3 years of hands-on experience in PowerShell, BASH, or Azure CLI.

3 years of hands-on experience in Azure networking services.

3 years of hands-on experience with Azure design, support, and management within a large-scale organization.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Education:

BS degree in any of the following: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Systems Engineering or equivalent years of experience.

Desired Certifications:

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Azure Security Engineer Associate

Azure Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Certified ITIL Foundation 4

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