Senior Azure Developer

Description

ActioNet has an immediate opportunity for an Azure Developer, located in Rosslyn, VA. The position will play an integral role in architecting and building reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions in a federal Microsoft Azure platform for our federal client. Responsible for delivering cloud solutions that enables the business to run workloads within a cloud environment securely and in compliance with NIST-based FISMA standards. The Azure Developer will work with engineers and administrators to provide technical guidance and engineering best practices when it comes to building and scaling cloud-native applications.

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 the resources to find practical solutions that move projects forward in a timely manner.
• Assist application teams with on boarding to the adopted security tools/technologies; working with vendors to troubleshoot the platform and issues related to such integrations.
• 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 their requirements, develop strategic solutions plans with tactical steps, and work with them as required to ensure delivery success.
• Must stay knowledgeable about, as well as introduce, new, advanced technologies that enhance business value.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• At least 5+ years of experience in IT systems support role
• Active Clearance - Top Secret or above.
• Possess mid-level experience with Microsoft Azure and have solid security and networking
• Possess mid-level Linux and Windows-based systems administration skills in a Cloud or Virtualized environment.
• Possess mid-level experience with Windows Active Directory administration.
• Possess experience managing data center operations, including data assurance, monitoring, alerting and notifications.
• Possess 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:

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

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• We are committed to make ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters
• We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence
• We are committed to give back to our Community, help others and make the world a better place for our next generation

ActioNet is proud to be named as a Top Workplace for the ninth year in a row (2014 - 2022). We have 98% of Customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health and well-being of our nation.

What's in It For You?As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.