Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, governance, and operational management of an enterprise Azure cloud environment. This role focuses on building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure while driving Azure migrations, infrastructure automation, disaster recovery, and cloud security initiatives.
This opportunity is based in Mechanicsville, VA, and is open to candidates within a 100-mile radius of Mechanicsville, VA. The client is only considering candidates who can work without requiring present or future employment sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
โข Design, implement, configure, and govern enterprise Azure infrastructure and cloud resources
โข Lead Azure cloud migration initiatives from on-premises environments
โข Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
โข Implement Azure networking, security policies, and governance standards
โข Monitor and optimize Azure environments using Azure Monitor and observability tools
โข Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and related technologies
โข Collaborate with architecture, security, development, and infrastructure teams
โข Perform production support, troubleshooting, and vulnerability remediation
โข Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership across cloud initiatives
Required Skills (with Years)
โข Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Administration and Engineering โ 10+ years
โข Azure Resource Implementation, Monitoring, and Governance โ 10+ years
โข Azure Migrations from On-Premises Environments โ 10+ years
โข Enterprise Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) Strategies โ 10+ years
โข Azure Networking and Security Policy Implementation โ 10+ years
โข Azure Monitor, Alerts, Dashboards, and Observability โ 10+ years
โข Vulnerability Remediation and Security Initiatives โ 10+ years
โข Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) โ 7+ years
Preferred Skills
โข ARM Templates
โข Bicep
โข Azure Architecture and Cloud Governance
โข Tenable Security Platform
โข Enterprise Cloud Operations
โข Network Troubleshooting and OSI Model Knowledge
Preferred Certifications
โข Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
โข Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
โข CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA