Role: Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer

Location :Jackson, MS (Work Model Hybrid - 1X onsite per month)

Required Qualifications

Deep knowledge of key Azure services (VMs, Azure Storage, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, VNet, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Functions, Azure Resource Manager templates, etc.)

Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-tenant/subscription environment

Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the Azure cloud environment and ingressing/egressing to the State's on-premises environment (e.g., ExpressRoute, VPN)

Familiarity with Azure Landing Zone implementations and management using Azure Landing Zone reference architectures or ALZ deployment tools

Proficiency with infrastructure as code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

Experience implementing security best practices (e.g., Azure RBAC, encryption, network segmentation, and Azure Policies)

Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization (Docker, AKS, Azure Container Apps), and serverless architectures

Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, storage, and compute layers in Azure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment

Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Azure Expert-level certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)

Experience in a government or highly regulated environment (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075 compliance)

Knowledge of ITIL, project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile), and enterprise IT governance frameworks

Familiarity with other public cloud providers and hybrid-cloud environments (e.g., Azure Arc)

Working knowledge of common scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, Powershell)