Cloud DevOps Architect/Azure

6-month contract with possible extensions | Deadline: ASAPJob Description: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kq9fgf5h92uattz/JD%20Cloud%20DevOps%20Architect-Azure%208-2020.docx?dl=0Candidates must complete and return skills matrix.

Please include as the last page of the resume: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4p9fikeqf5ilumn/Skills%20Matrix%20Cloud%20DevOps%20Architect-Azure%208-2020.docx?dl=0Cloud DevOps Architect/AzureRemote with minimal possibility of travel within the U.S.6-month contract with possibility of extensionsWe’re in search of a Cloud DevOps Engineer with an Azure focus who’s ready to help us move our cloud journey a step forward and improve our customer experience by building systems that bring our business to new heights.

You’ll need to have strong experience in core Azure Services (such as VMs, Storage, vNETs etc.), because you’ll be creating Azure RM Templates to build Azure services.

The application portfolio packaged products (such as JD Edwards), production databases (i.e.

Oracle, MSSQL etc.), custom Java applications (J2EE, Spring Apps etc) -which means you’ll need to have in-depth experience with migrating application to Azure.

As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll also be working in conjunction with colleagues from various divisions and departments such as software engineering, operations, application support to deploy these new products and manage our infrastructure, associated processes and systems.

It’ll definitely help for you to be detail-oriented and a skilled problem solver, because you’ll also be helping us to streamline our cloud migration processes-and automating them where applicable.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Build and manage the AWS and Azure foundation platform to enable application deployments Engineer solutions on Azure foundation platform using Infrastructure as Code methods (e.g.

Terraform) Integrate, configure, deploy and manage centrally provided common cloud services (e.g.

IAM, networking, logging, Operating systems Containers.) Be comfortable in performing common administrative tasks in both Windows and LinuxEnsure compliance of resources to centrally defined Security Ensure compliancy with Operational risk standards (E.g.

Network, Firewall, OS, Logging, Monitoring, Availability, Resiliency) Build and support continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD) and continuous testingactivities to implement patches provided centrally Support non-functional testing Update support and operational documentation as required Fault find and support Applications teams Ensure good Change management practice is implemented as specified by central standards.

Provide impact assessments where requested for changes proposed on Azure core platform On a rotational on call basis provide out of business hours support as part of our 24 x 7 coverage REQUIRED SKILLSET:Be enthusiastic and curious about all things cloudWorking or have worked in a role where the primary duties involve developing, managing, maintaining or migrating applications to the cloudHave strong understanding of Core AWS and Azure Services
– vNets, Resource Groups, VMs, Storage Accounts, Database services, MonitorBe able to quickly hack up cloud templates (ARM Templates or Terraform)Have experience migrating systems/applications to cloud with replication technologies (ASR, Zerto, Unitrends or Veeam)Excellent skills in any following programming languages: Python, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, Go, Groovy, ScalaHave experience with a CI/CD pipelines with tool like Jenkins, TeamCity, GitHubExperience with Azure SDK (Any language) and Azure and AWS CLIExperience with PaaS services like Kubernetes (AKS and EKS), Azure Logic Apps and CosmosDBBe comfortable with administrative tasks on Linux and Windows Server (I.e.

cron jobs/scheduled tasks, create new file shares, patch, debug with/system logs)JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEEducation:Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related fieldTechnical Certificates to a specific technical domain, for example AWS, Azure, Networking & Storage.Experience:12+ years IT industry experience with Full stack and Restack skillsMore than 3 years of experience building and maintaining systems in Azure and AWSAt least 3 years of experience in DevOps and automationMore than 3 years of experience with migrating datacenters workloads Azure and/or AWSAt least 2 years of experience creating and implementing ARM, Cloud formation or Terraform templatesAt least 2 years of experience leveraging version control systems to manage Infrastructure as codeRecent experience within the Design and implementation of complex, highly available and highly scalable solutions.Familiarity with Server/Datacenter virtualization technologies such as VMWare, VMWare NSX and Hyper VAt least 2 years of experience configuring and implementing cloud storage solutions to meet varying demandsAt least 2 years of experience implementing solutions that meet today’s Information Security requirementsAt least 2 years of experience configuring Azure networks to integrate with MPLSAt least 2 years of experience defining and implement multi-step CI/CD workflows in Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CircleCI or GitFlowAt least 2 years of experience with one or more of the following scripting languages:PowerShellBashPythonJavaScriptEnterprise wide architectural governance, architecture decisions, exceptions, standards etc.Developing Foundational re-useable technology componentsOther Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:Architecture Certification: TOGAF, ARCHIMATE, ZACHMAN, etc.Azure MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (Preferred)Azure MCSA: Cloud PlatformAWS Certified DevOps Engineer AssociateAWS Certified Advanced NetworkingAWS Certified Solutions Architect AssociateVMWare VCPSoft Skills Required: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and presentation skills