Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Remote (Must have: Terraform, Azure Gov Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC))12 months contract - direct client...
Must have: Azure Gov Cloud, Terraform, Azure networking & Azure DevOps pipelines or similar CI/CD tools. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Azure certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, or AZ-500. Strong communication skills JD Ware seeking an experienced Azure Gov Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in designing, deploying, and supporting secure cloud environments within Microsoft Azure Government. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and enhancing Azure Landing Zones, supporting large-scale application migrations, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions primarily using Terraform. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect compliant, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions for mission-critical workloads. • Design, build, and maintain Azure Gov Cloud Landing Zones aligned with enterprise architecture, compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, DoD, etc.), and best practices. • Azure Cloud and Terraform are a must! At least 3 years at minimum • Terraform writing in and out • Lead and execute application migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and deployment across Azure Gov Cloud environments. • Develop, test, and deploy Terraform modules and pipelines to support IaC-based provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources. • Implement secure, scalable architectures including network segmentation, identity and access, policy enforcement, and monitoring. • Collaborate with security, DevOps, and application teams to define and enforce operational standards and guardrails. • Troubleshoot and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost efficiency. • Maintain documentation for architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures. • Provide subject matter expertise on Azure Gov Cloud services, capabilities, and • constraints. Required Qualifications • 7+ years of experience engineering solutions in Azure; at least 3+ years with Azure Government Cloud. • Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying Azure Landing Zones, including • management groups, policies, RBAC, networking, and monitoring. • Strong hands-on experience with Terraform, including module development, state • management, CI/CD integration, and version control (Git). • Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code, cloud automation practices, and DevOps • methodologies. • Experience migrating on-prem or multi-cloud applications to Azure (IaaS, PaaS, • containers preferred). • Solid knowledge of Azure networking (VNETs, NSGs/ASGs, firewalls, VPN/ExpressRoute), • identity (Azure AD), and security controls. • Familiarity with compliance requirements for government environments (FedRAMP, NIST • 800-53, IL2 IL6). • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Azure certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, or AZ-500. • Experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps pipelines, or similar CI/CD tools. • Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python). • Background working with government agencies or regulated industries. Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field This role is open to W2 or those seeking Corp-Corp employment. The salary range for this role is 115k-140k. For corp-Corp rates please contact the recruiter. In addition to other benefits, Accion Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package, with Accion covering 65% of the medical, dental, and Vision Premiums for employees, their spouses, and dependent children enrolling in the Accion-provided plans. Apply tot his job