Azure Administrator (AI Studio, CoPilot)

Clearance Requirement: Minimum Clearable to Public Trust
Industry: Government Contracting/IT Services

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Azure Administrator with experience in AI Studio, CoPilot Agent creation, and development within the Azure environment to support our government agency clients. The ideal candidate will have experience working in GCC High and be familiar with Microsoft’s security and compliance requirements for government projects.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources in a secure government environment (GCC High).
• Develop, deploy, and optimize AI solutions using Azure AI Studio and integrate CoPilot agents for enhanced automation and productivity.
• Manage Azure Active Directory (AAD), virtual machines, networking, storage, and security within a government-compliant environment.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and other government security policies while maintaining system integrity.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure services and resources to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions tailored to government agency needs.
• Automate processes using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform for infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployments.
• Provide documentation, training, and support for cloud environments to internal teams and government clients.
• Stay current with Microsoft Azure advancements, security best practices, and government cloud compliance updates.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in Azure administration, including cloud architecture, security, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Azure AI Studio and CoPilot Agent development.
• Experience working in GCC High environments and understanding compliance/security requirements.
• Proficiency with Azure Resource Manager (ARM), virtual networking, storage, and monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM), RBAC, and security best practices.
• Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform for automation and scripting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve Azure service-related issues efficiently.
• Strong communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AI-102, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting DoD, federal, or state government clients.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 GCC High, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and other security tools.
• Background as a U.S. military veteran is a plus.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Flexible work environment with remote/hybrid options (if applicable).