Cloud Engineer

For more details, please connect with Kajal Verma at or call at 609-564-2786.End Client: Virginia Information Technology AgencyJob Title: Azure Cloud EngineerDuration: 9+ MonthsLocation: Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (Remote)Position Type: ContractInterview Type: Web Cam Interview OnlyCeipal ID: SVA_AZUR168_KVJob Code: 812168Department: VDOT ITD TollingScope of Project:VDOT ITD Tolling is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to join the Eng and Ops team. The role includes engineering, application support, and rotational help-desk support within the Tolling group. Includes API Gateways, AVD, App Insights, & Office 365.Responsibilities:Cloud Operations and EngineeringMaintain and implement cloud resources in the Tolling Azure environment.Ensure compliance with Virginia government policies regarding security, IAM, network controls, and cost governance.Maintain and improve infrastructure documentation, naming conventions, tagging standards, and cloud governance artifacts.Assist with access reviews, role assignments, and least-privilege IAM evaluations.Manage vendor-required updates and ensure compatibility.Implement fault-tolerant and highly available Azure solutions.Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and DiagnosticsMonitor Azure services and application workloads to ensure uptime and availability.Troubleshoot issues related to connectivity, access, security, application performance, and service degradation.Perform diagnostic deep-dives using logs, metrics, traces, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics.Analyze and tune system/application performance.Operational SupportParticipate in daily/weekly operational cycles including pattern monitoring, incident reviews, and maintenance readiness checks.Triage production issues, ensure timely resolution, and document root-cause findings.Execute and support off-hours work as needed.Define change requests, detailed implementation plans, and roll-back procedures.Technical Development and ComplianceUnderstand end-to-end data flows across tolling systems, roadways data, financial transactions, and reporting tools.Support optimization of integrations and data movement.Apply PCI or other regulatory compliance requirements when evaluating system behavior and logging patterns.Manage key vaults, passwords, certificates, and secure credential storage.Collaboration and CommunicationWork directly with architects, engineers, managers, and cross-functional teams to use Azure services effectively.Provide best-practice guidance related to SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.Communicate clearly in written and verbal form with internal and external stakeholders.Support multiple concurrent projects of complex technical scope.Required/Preferred Skills:Microsoft Azure administration/engineering – Required – 3 YearsMicrosoft Windows environments (2019+) – Required – 5 YearsServer infrastructure, protocols, firewalls, certificates, load balancers – Required – 2 YearsSupport of VDOT / E-ZPass Virginia tolling applications, infrastructure, and cloud workloads – Required – 3 YearsNetworking, server administration (Windows/Linux), databases, cloud environments – Required – 2 YearsImplementing Rubrik backup & recovery for Azure IaaS/PaaS – Required – 2 YearsScripting with PowerShell/Python – Required – 2 YearsContinuous integration tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, TFS) – Desired – 1 YearAdministration of Secret Server privileged access vaults. – Required – 2 YearsOffice 365 and Power Apps platforms – Required – 1 YearInfrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent) – Desired – 1 YearContainerization (Docker, Kubernetes) – Desired – 1 YearExperience with PCI or similar compliance frameworks – Required – 1 YearKey Vault, secrets and certificate management – Desired – 1 YearSingle Sign On and identity administration (Entra ID) – Required – 1 YearAzure certification (AZ 104, AZ 305, or similar) – Desired – 1 YearExperience with enterprise governance models – Required – 1 YearExperience analyzing cloud cost trends and delivering cost optimization recommendations – Desired – 1 YearAzure Virtual Desktops – Desired – 1 YearQualifications:Minimum 3 years of experience with Microsoft Azure services.Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting VDOT /E-ZPass Virginia tolling applications, infrastructure, and cloud workloads, including hands-on diagnostic work with transaction flows, roadway sensor data ingestion, and tolling application performance tuning.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience.Demonstrated ability to communicate requirements and design concepts clearly.Experience working in Windows environments.Implementing Rubrik backup & recovery for Azure IaaS/PaaS, including policy sets, snapshot lifecycle tuning, and DR validation.Experience with Office 365 services and administering Single Sign-On (SSO) including Entra ID.Experience administering Secret Server privileged access vaults including credential rotation, vault workflow troubleshooting, and integration with Azure workloads.Solid scripting experience (PowerShell and/or Python).Ability to create network and system topology documentation.Experience with Azure Virtual Desktops.Office 365 services and Power Apps.Azure certification (preferred).V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA.If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology.Website: