Azure Cloud Systems Engineer

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to support the OCIO Computer Operations and Cloud Computing team. The team is looking to implement and pursue next-generation innovation. To implement this transformation, we're seeking an experienced cloud engineer who has expertise in strategy, design, development, and implementation of large-scale projects in the cloud, including the use of High-Performance-Computing (HPC) environments. Experience with Azure Cloud Computing is required, however exposure to other vendor platforms (AWS, Google) is beneficial. The prospective candidate will have a firm grasp of emerging cloud technologies, platforms, services, and possess an ability to customize them to help our business become more secure and efficient. Extensive knowledge of cloud maintenance, engaging staff, and advanced industry knowledge are essential. Familiarity with Azure GCC Platforms and other FedRAMP approved platforms is needed.

Objectives of this role

* Work in tandem with exiting engineering teams to identify and implement solutions following Azure well-architected best practices.
* Lead the migration and modernization of critical business applications and processes to Azure with an emphasis on scalability, security, and compliance.
* Define and document best practices and strategies for Azure infrastructure deployments, resource provisioning, policy enforcement, and solution reliability.
* Architect and operationalize a new Azure cloud tenant, ensuring standardized deployment methodologies for resource groups, role-based access control (RBAC), and Azure Policy enforcement.
* Monitor Azure resource performance, availability, and autoscaling capabilities to maintain optimal uptime and service quality.
* Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines and CISA compliance.

Responsibilities

* At the direction of lead engineers or architects, develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy including large-scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics, as well as potential lab wide applications.
* Experience with multi-organizational projects and interfacing with external customers and vendors. Proven experience with leading small projects and managing resources.
* Establish relationships with internal and external subject matter experts on multiple cross-career area teams for small to medium-sized projects.
* Lead all aspects of the cloud resource development lifecycle for solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance.
* Post deployment- troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
* Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary.
* Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

* 10 or more years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, securing, and implementing cloud solutions, with experience being with Azure Services.
* Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics, Linux and Windows Server operating system deployments.
* Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of business analysts, developers, data scientists, and subject-matter experts.
* For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications:

* Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
* Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g. Bash, Python, PowerShell).
* Experience in Federal Government and/or higher educational environments.
* A minimum of two professional certifications with focus on cloud (i.e. Azure Data Engineer Associate, Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect or similar).

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
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  • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
  
  
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.