Sr. Infrastructure Ops Engineer (Azure) (REMOTE)

_**Job Title:  Sr. Infrastructure Ops Engineer (azure)

Duration: 12 months

Location: REMOTE

Required Pay Scale: $80/hr on W2

_ Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates****

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Job Summary: We're seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer** to join our team. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where you will shape a solution from the ground up? If you're passionate about Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices, read on!

As an InfraOps Engineer, you wont just be part of the team, youll be contributing to the design, innovating, troubleshooting, and delivering state-of-the-art cloud native capabilities. You will be supported as you contribute and continue to learn and grow as an Azure cloud expert. Day to day activities include automating solutions, maintaining knowledgebase / run-books, troubleshooting, restoring service to applications, general assistance with projects, providing limited scheduled after-hours support as necessary.

What you will do as a InfraOps Engineer:

• Azure Expertise - Implement robust zero trust architecture around identity and access management (IAM) and data encryption to ensure security.
• Infrastructure Skills - Youll work with Terraform and Ansible for orchestration and software installation.
• CI/CD Expertise - Youll build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Security Focus - Identifying and addressing infrastructure and application security vulnerabilities is key. Implement robust zero trust architecture around identity and access management (IAM) and data encryption to ensure security.
• Monitoring Mastery - Set up robust monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Create operational dashboards for proactive visibility.
• Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of DevOps and cloud infrastructure?

What you will need to have:

Most important:

1. 5+ years of Azure hands-on experience.
2. Strong understanding of Azure security practices.
3. Provide expertise on Azure Iaas/PaaS including Application Gateway, API Management, App Service, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Front Door.
4. Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
5. Knowledge of Azure monitoring tools and operational dashboards.

Important but secondary to the items above:

1. Experience with WebLogic and Apache.
2. Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitLab.
3. Linux OS competence.
4. Agile mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
5. Collaborative team player.

What would be great to have:

• A Bachelors Degree; Master's is preferred.
• Ability to configure Microsoft Sentinel.
• Familiarity with FISMA HIGH, FedRAMP HIGH, and/or Zero Trust Architecture.
• Azure certifications: AZ-104, AZ-204 and AZ-400.

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About Matlen Silver**

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

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Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.**

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600