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📍 Location: Mechanicsville, VA – Remote💰 1099 Rate: $56–$61/hr🏢 Client: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) – ITD Tolling💼 Position: Azure Cloud Engineer📄 Contract: Contract Opportunity🔹 About the RoleVDOT ITD Tolling is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join its Engineering and Operations team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure, application support, cloud security, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities: Implement, maintain, and support Microsoft Azure cloud resources. Manage Azure App Services, API Gateways, Function Apps, Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).Monitor cloud workloads and troubleshoot connectivity, security, and application performance issues. Use Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for diagnostics and root-cause analysis. Administer Microsoft Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), and access controls. Support Windows Server infrastructure, networking, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers. Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Python. Support Office 365, Power Apps, Key Vault, and secure credential management. Assist with Terraform/IaC, CI/CD pipelines, cloud governance, and cost optimization. Ensure compliance with security policies and PCI requirements. Collaborate with architects, developers, DBAs, and cross-functional teams.
✅ Required Skills: 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure administration/engineering.2+ years of experience with Windows Server 2019 or later. Strong knowledge of networking, server infrastructure, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.2+ years of PowerShell and/or Python scripting experience. Experience with Office 365 and Power Apps. Experience with Terraform or equivalent Infrastructure as Code tools. Knowledge of PCI or similar compliance frameworks. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and SSO.Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
⭐ Preferred Skills: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, or TFS.Docker and Kubernetes. Azure Key Vault and certificate management. Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD).Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-305.Enterprise cloud governance and cost optimization experience.
📌 Additional Information: Fingerprint-based background check required. Occasional off-hours support may be needed. Candidates must be willing to keep their technical skills current.📩 Interested? DM me your updated resume or connect with me to discuss this opportunity.

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