Azure Cloud & Data Engineer
Location: Patrick Space Force Base, FL. Clearance Required: Secret. Employment Type: Full-Time.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, configure, administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
- Support Azure compute, storage, networking, identity, access, security, and data services.
- Support data lifecycle management activities, including data ingestion, storage, organization, access, retention, archival, and secure disposal.
- Develop and maintain cloud-based data workflows, integrations, and automated processes.
- Support Azure-based data platforms, storage solutions, databases, and associated infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or similar technologies.
- Automate cloud, data, and operational tasks using Python, PowerShell, Bash, SQL, or similar technologies.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps processes, and cloud automation.
- Support the integration of generative AI technologies, including Claude and other large language model technologies, into enterprise applications and workflows.
- Implement and maintain cloud security, identity and access management, data protection, and governance controls.
- Monitor cloud and data environments, troubleshoot technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and support remediation activities.
- Collaborate with cloud, data, cybersecurity, software development, DevSecOps, and AI/ML teams on technical requirements and solutions.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, system configurations, runbooks, and operational procedures.
- Participate in Agile delivery activities and continuous process improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance required prior to onboarding.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Experience or demonstrated technical knowledge in Microsoft Azure, cloud engineering, data engineering, data management, DevOps, or a related technical discipline.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and cloud computing concepts.
- Understanding of data lifecycle management concepts, including data storage, organization, protection, movement, retention, and disposition.
- Familiarity with scripting, automation, or programming using Python, PowerShell, Bash, SQL, or similar technologies.
- Working knowledge of cloud security, networking, identity and access management, and data protection principles.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused technical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field. Relevant professional experience, military experience, technical training, or industry certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Prior experience supporting DoD, federal government, or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Government or secure Azure environments.
- Experience with Azure data technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Data Lake, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, or similar technologies.
- Experience with data lifecycle management, data governance, data retention, data classification, or records management.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, DevSecOps, containerization, or cloud automation.
- Experience with generative AI and large language model technologies, including Claude, Claude APIs, or similar AI platforms.
- Experience integrating APIs, AI services, or automated workflows with enterprise applications and data sources.
- Familiarity with RMF, NIST, STIGs, or other DoD cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
- Microsoft Azure certifications or other relevant cloud, data, cybersecurity, or DevOps certifications.
Benefits
The JAAW Group offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options
