RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Irvine, CA that is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer (Azure) who will be responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks for Infrastructure and Operations relating Azure cloud environments and our existing production data centers.
Responsibilities:
* Provides guidance, leadership, and mentorship to development teams to build cloud competencies
* Defines and documents best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance
* Conducts technical engineering and operational responsibilities for the Azure cloud, hardware, software, and systems which includes operating systems, email, anti-virus, Azure Active Directory, Office 365 cloud services, and cloud-based disaster recovery
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
* Azure certification
* 10+ years of experience with application, infrastructure, database, and networking architecture
* 6+ years of experience managing large scale, production Windows environments
* 6+ years of experience supporting Active Directory, GPO, DNS, Clustering, and Windows Server (Server Core, 2016/2019/2022/2025)
* 3+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS
* 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and concepts (e.g. Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Travis CI, Hudson, Artifactory, etc.)
* Office 365 Exchange Online SME (architecture, design, configuration, support, and troubleshooting) experience required
* Extensive experience and working knowledge of Azure cloud platform
* Expert knowledge of Active Directory and external cloud DNS platforms
* Experience supporting a 24x7 production environment and experience with hardware and software virtualization required
* Experience with networking and security concepts, methods and technologies in large scale, production Azure and hybrid environments
* Experience with log collection tools and analysis, as well as infrastructure performance monitoring tools and optimization practices
* Working knowledge of container based infrastructure such as Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, etc.
* Hands-on experience with one or more configuration management systems such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
* Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Terraform, ARM template, Azure DevOps
* Hands-on experience with VMWare VCF design, and configuration
* Working knowledge of Cisco UCS and Private Cloud/AI infrastructure
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITWQG2182626
- Posted 7 hours ago
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