Job Summary
HallieMorgan Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to support a mission-critical environment within DHS. This comprehensive position includes all aspects of cloud engineering including design, implementation, operation support, upgrades and maintenance.
Why HallieMorgan?
Join a thriving team environment that will put your skills and expertise to the test. A long-term opportunity with progressive responsibilities and room for growth. Company paid education, with a customized career path which includes conferences, certifications and multiple learning opportunities. Paid Time Off (Vacation, sick and Holiday).
Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and long and short-term disability).
Employer contribution to 401k.
Required Education/Qualifications
- A BS or Higher in IT, Mathematics or related field
- 5-7+ years' IT Experience
- US Citizenship required
Qualifications
- 3–5 years professional experience designing, deploying, and operating Azure-based solutions
- Hands-on experience with Azure core services: Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks (VNet), Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall
- Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code in Azure: ARM templates, Bicep, and/or Terraform targeting Azure
- Strong Azure identity and access management skills (Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, Managed Identities)
- Deep understanding of network security configuration in Azure (NSGs, ASGs, Azure Firewall, Azure DDoS Protection, network peering, routing)
- Experience managing large data center infrastructure and hybrid cloud integrations (ExpressRoute, VPN, migration planning)
- Experience performing physical data center tasks: racking/cabling servers and network switches, power/cooling coordination, and detailed device labeling/documentation
- Experience deploying and configuring Microsoft Intune for device management, endpoint configurations, and policies
- Experience configuring Azure file storage solutions (Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, SMB/NFS shares, access control and backup/replication)
- Practical experience with Azure security and compliance: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel, encryption at rest/in transit, key vaults, and security baseline enforcement
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, prioritizing findings, and implementing remediation (using tools like Azure Security Center, Qualys, Nessus, or similar)
- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration on Azure (AKS) and serverless options (Azure Functions)
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tools in Azure ecosystems (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Strong Linux and/or Windows server administration and scripting skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, Bash)
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability in Azure (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
- Experience designing for high availability, backup, disaster recovery, and cost optimization in Azure (Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, cost management)
- Relevant Azure certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, Microsoft 365/Intune certifications)
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills; ability to collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams in an Agile environment
Experience
- Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure
- Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code
- Manage identity and access: Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, Managed Identities, and secure access patterns
- Deploy, configure, and administer Microsoft Intune for endpoint management, device enrollment, and policy enforcement
- Design, implement, and manage Azure file/storage solutions (Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files, storage accounts, backups, replication)
- Perform vulnerability assessments, prioritize findings, and lead remediation efforts using Azure Security Center/Defender, Sentinel, and 3rd-party tools
- Operate and maintain large data center infrastructure and hybrid environments, including migration planning and ExpressRoute/VPN connectivity
- Execute physical data center tasks: racking, cabling, labeling of servers and network switches, and maintaining accurate asset documentation
- Build and maintain monitoring, logging, and observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) and respond to incidents
- Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions (Azure Backup, Site Recovery, replication strategies)
- Automate operational tasks and runbooks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and scripting (Python/Bash) and integrate with CI/CD pipelines
- Maintain security and compliance posture: encryption, key management (Key Vault), baseline configurations, and audit readiness
- Collaborate with application teams, security, operations, and stakeholders to plan changes, reviews, and deployments
- Produce and maintain runbooks, network diagrams, change logs, and detailed operational documentation
Certifications Prefer Two or more of the following certifications:
- CompTia Security+
- MS Certified Azure Solutions Architect
- MS Azure Security Engineer Associate
- MS Azure Administrator Associate
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
Schedule:
- Hours are between 8AM and 5PM daily
Location:
- Remote/Hybrid with specific breakdown determined by the customer and depends on operational requirement and employee job performance. You must live in commuting distance of Laurel, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have or have you ever had a security clearance? Is it currently active. This is not a requirement, but is helpful during the background process.
- Are you a US Citizen? If you are not, please do not apply for this position as citizenhip is required.
- Do you have a position of public trust? If not, do you have any reason to expect you would not be eligible? (criminal history and questionable credit are two disqualifying factors)
- This is an on-site position in Laurel, MD. Are you willing and able to work on-site in Laurel, MD?
Education:
Experience:
- cloud engineering: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laurel, MD 20708
