Azure Client Engineer (Cloud Engineer)

*Dependent upon qualifications

This position requires U. S. citizenship and the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background check screening.

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits:

• Excellent health/dental benefits
• See into the future with our luxurious vision benefits
• Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
• Unlimited mobile phone plan
• 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

Essential Functions

Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure solutions and Office 365 configurations for our clients. This role emphasizes optimizing Azure services, enhancing security, and ensuring efficient infrastructure, all while interacting with clients to ensure their compliance needs are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Azure and Office 365 solutions aligned with industry and compliance standards.
• Manage and configure Microsoft Intune settings to ensure secure mobile device management (MDM) and assist with identity-related tasks.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of technical changes, including onboarding, deployments, and infrastructure modifications.
• Meticulously document technical processes, changes, and solutions to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base, ensuring clear and organized records for both internal reference and client audits.
• Evaluate incoming tasks and projects to determine their urgency and priority.
• Implement and maintain network security measures within Azure and Office 365.
• Interact with clients to address inquiries, provide updates, and ensure that solutions meet client expectations.

Job Specifications

Required

• Security+ certification
• Proven experience with Azure technologies, Microsoft 365, and related platforms.
• Knowledge of compliance administration, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, and security administration.
• Proficiency in Azure technologies, including AD Connect, Recovery Services, Virtual Machine management, Conditional Access, Azure AD, AVD, and more.
• Strong expertise in Active Directory Domain Services and Active Directory Federation Services.
• Familiarity with certificate management and renewals.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure cloud networking and network troubleshooting.
Proof of citizenship and eligibility to work must be provided immediately upon hire. Failure to provide required documents will be cause for termination of employment until such time that the documents are provided.

Optional/Desired

• Microsoft Certifications (AZ-104, SC-300, SC-400) are highly desired.
• Working understanding of Government access Microsoft environments (GCC and higher)
• Familiarity with NIST framework