Azure Developer Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

ActioNet has an immediate opportunity for an Azure Developer, located in Rosslyn, VA. The position will play an integral role in architecting and building reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions in a federal Microsoft Azure platform for our federal client. Responsible for delivering cloud solutions that enables the business to run workloads within a cloud environment securely and in compliance with NIST-based FISMA standards. The Azure Developer  will work with engineers and administrators to provide technical guidance and engineering best practices when it comes to building and scaling cloud-native applications.

Salary up to 200K

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to Cloud administrators
• Work closely with ISSO to ensure cloud security is compliant with NIST
• Work with other groups to provide guidance and recommendation
• Design and implement cloud solutions
• Provide subject matter expertise in various risk assessments, working in an Agile environment with an understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Advocate for and ensure appropriate security practices are communicated and implemented within their projects.
• Partner with development and operations teams to facilitate practical automation solutions and custom modules. Troubleshoot automation issues and when required, engage the resources to find practical solutions that move projects forward in a timely manner.
• Assist application teams with on boarding to the adopted security tools/technologies; working with vendors to troubleshoot the platform and issues related to such integrations.
• Deliver tasks based on project objectives; technically support projects through to completion.
• Ensure deliverables are completed within target timeframes and are consistently of high-quality, documented and support transition of operational activities.
• Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to processes and tools.
• Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided.
• Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members.
• Be active in evaluating and recommending new technologies.
• Collaborate with customers to address their mission challenges, define their requirements, develop strategic solutions plans with tactical steps, and work with them as required to ensure delivery success.
• Must stay knowledgeable about, as well as introduce, new, advanced technologies that enhance business value.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• At least 5+ years of experience in IT systems support role
• Active Clearance - Top Secret or above.
• Possess mid-level experience with Microsoft Azure and have solid security and networking
• Possess mid-level Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills in a Cloud or Virtualized environment.
• Possess mid-level experience with Windows Active Directory administration.
• Possess experience managing data center operations, including data assurance, monitoring, alerting and notifications.
• Possess excellent communication, problem solving, planning, and analytical skills.
• Associate degree in Information Technology (IT), computer science, or related field.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting applications running in both Linux OS and Windows.
• Mastery of PowerShell programming
• Working knowledge of Desired State Configuration (DSC)

Preferred:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certifications
• State Department Experience

ActioNet, Inc. is a Woman-Owned IT Engineering Services Firm that values a culture of equity, respect, and opportunity for all employees. Our growing workforce is composed of over 65% veterans, bringing dedication, discipline, and mission-focus to everything we do. We believe that fostering a supportive, fair, and collaborative environment empowers our ActioNeters to deliver outstanding results for our clients.
Our commitment to employees has earned ActioNet recognition as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years (since 2014) and the Top Workplace for Commuter Award for five years in a row, reflecting our focus on employee well-being and work-life balance. ActioNet is mission-focused, client-centric, and results-driven, following both Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices to deliver excellence across every engagement.
ActioNet continues to strengthen its leadership in cybersecurity and compliance through the achievement of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Version 2.0 Level 2 assessment by an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). This accomplishment highlights our proven ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), maintain rigorous cybersecurity controls, and support the evolving security requirements of federal agencies and defense customers.

Our industry-leading certifications demonstrate our dedication to quality, security, compliance, and continuous improvement:
CMMC V2.0 Level 2 Assessed by Authorized C3PAO
CMMI-DEV V3.0 Level 4 (Certified since 2003)
CMMI-SVC V3.0 Level 4 (Certified since 2018)
CMMI-SEC V3.0 Level 4
CMMI-DATA V3.0 Level 4
ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security & Risk Management)
ISO 20000-1:2018 (IT Service Management)
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
HDI Certified Support Center (Customer Service Excellence)
With strong expertise in Cloud-based Solutions, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Agile Software Engineering, ActioNet combines technical excellence with a culture rooted in fairness, integrity, innovation, and employee empowerment. If you're looking to grow your career in a mission-driven, people-first organization where your skills make an impact every day, this is the place to build your future-come join us at ActioNet.
Why ActioNet?
At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:
Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.
Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.
Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

What's in It For You?
As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?
ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Education and Professional Training
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
Paid Holidays: 11 per year
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Disability Insurance

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ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.