Senior Azure Developer

ActioNet has an immediate opportunity for an Azure Developer located in Rosslyn, VA. This position plays an integral role in architecting and building reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions in a federal Microsoft Azure platform for our federal client.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to Cloud administrators
• Work closely with ISSO to ensure cloud security is compliant with NIST
• Work with other groups to provide guidance and recommendation
• Design and implement cloud solutions
• Provide subject matter expertise in various risk assessments, working in an Agile environment with an understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Advocate for and ensure appropriate security practices are communicated and implemented within their projects
• Partner with development and operations teams to facilitate practical automation solutions and custom modules
• Troubleshoot automation issues and, when required, engage resources to find practical solutions that move projects forward in a timely manner
• Assist application teams with onboarding to the adopted security tools/technologies; work with vendors to troubleshoot platform and integration issues
• Deliver tasks based on project objectives; technically support projects through to completion
• Ensure deliverables are completed within target timeframes and are consistently of high-quality, documented, and support transition of operational activities
• Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to processes and tools
• Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided
• Present regular status updates and provide cross-training to other team members
• Be active in evaluating and recommending new technologies
• Collaborate with customers to address their mission challenges, define requirements, develop strategic solutions plans with tactical steps, and work with them as required to ensure delivery success
• Stay knowledgeable about, as well as introduce, new, advanced technologies that enhance business value

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an IT systems support role
• Active Top Secret clearance or above
• Mid-level experience with Microsoft Azure and solid security and networking knowledge
• Mid-level Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills in a Cloud or Virtualized environment
• Mid-level experience with Windows Active Directory administration
• Experience managing data center operations, including data assurance, monitoring, alerting, and notifications
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, planning, and analytical skills
• Associate degree in Information Technology (IT), computer science, or related field
• Familiarity with troubleshooting applications running in both Linux OS and Windows
• Mastery of PowerShell programming
• Working knowledge of Desired State Configuration (DSC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Other Microsoft Certifications
• State Department Experience

Pay

Salary up to $200,000

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Education and Professional Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Disability Insurance