Azure Cloud Engineer Aspen Azure Cloud Migration (USC, GC, EAD) Location: Remote at Aspen, Colorado, USA |
Email: [email protected] |
Position Title: Azure Cloud Engineer Aspen Azure Cloud Migration (USC, GC, EAD) Location: Remote Top Must Have Skills: Azure expert with strong experience in Azure terraforming, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, and tenant-to-tenant network communications. Aspen experience in a K-12 environment highly desirable. Excellent communications skills, especially in an environment which competing and conflicting opinions. Strong cross-functional knowledge (network, database, web services, AI, Infrastructure) Job Description: The ideal candidate will be an Azure expert with strong experience in Azure terraforming, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, and tenant-to-tenant network communications. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the stability, scalability, and resilience of our cloud-based applications and infrastructure. The Public Cloud Services Engineer will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure using Azure and Terraform. Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform and ARM templates. Design and implement tenant-to-tenant network communications, ensuring secure and optimal interconnectivity between Azure environments. Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of the companys cloud infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with DevOps, Development, and IT teams to create cloud strategies and best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure infrastructure and associated services. Stay updated with Azure's latest features, pricing, and best practices to optimize cost and performance. Provide technical expertise and support for Azure migration projects. Automate routine tasks and infrastructure deployments using Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting. Document architectural designs, procedures, and best practices for implemented cloud solutions. PUBLIC CLOUD SERVICES ENGINEER Participate in Windows server On-Call rotation, which provides for an engineer to be available to deal with server emergencies on a 24x7 basis. Other duties as assigned In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Public Cloud Engineer must possess the following qualifications: Education Preferred: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Azure certifications, such as AZ-303, AZ-304, or equivalent, are a plus. Experience Required: Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Azure cloud services and infrastructure management. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong cross-functional knowledge (network, database, web services, AI, Infrastructure) Database skills are a plus Programming/scripting skills are a plus (PowerShell, python, terraforms, c#) Comprehensive understanding of cloud delivery models: PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS. Strong expertise in Azure Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts. In-depth understanding of tenant-to-tenant network communications in Azure. Familiarity with continuous integration/deployment processes and tools such as IDEs (Eclipse), Source Code management. (GIT/Stash), Jenkins, Maven, Nexus artifacts, etc.. Must have good interpersonal, leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills and be able to manage conflict. Must have excellent communication skills, and be able to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people can understand as well as be able to explain customer needs and priorities in a way that technical people can understand. Must be dedicated to improving the lives of Students, Parents, Teachers, and Principals through the judicious use of Information Technology Conditions of Employment PUBLIC CLOUD SERVICES ENGINEER Milestones & Deliverables: 1. Milestone: Project Kickoff Deliverable: Project Initiation Document (PID) detailing the scope, timeline, resources, and objectives. 2. Milestone: Infrastructure Assessment Deliverable: Comprehensive report detailing the current on-premise infrastructure, dependencies, integration points, and potential challenges. 3. Milestone: Azure Environment Setup Deliverable: Fully configured Azure environment tailored for the Aspen Student Information System. Deliverable: Network setup ensuring secure connections between the organization's premises and the Azure environment. 4. Milestone: Test Migration Deliverable: Successful test migration of a subset of data, ensuring data integrity and system functionality. Deliverable: Test report, detailing the results, any encountered issues, and resolution strategies. 5. Milestone: Data Migration Deliverable: Complete data migration from the on-premise system to Azure, ensuring data consistency and integrity. 6. Milestone: Application & Service Migration Deliverable: All Aspen application services successfully migrated and operational in the Azure environment. 7. Milestone: Integration & Interoperability Testing Deliverable: Comprehensive testing report of the system integrations, ensuring all components and third-party systems interact seamlessly. 8. Milestone: Performance & Security Optimization Deliverable: Report on performance benchmarks and security measures, ensuring the Azure-hosted system meets or exceeds on-premise performance and is compliant with security standards. 9. Milestone: User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & Training Deliverable: UAT report with feedback from end-users and stakeholders. Deliverable: Training materials and sessions for users and IT staff on the new Azure-hosted system operations. 10. Milestone: Final Migration & Go-Live Deliverable: Official switch-over from the on-premise system to the Azure-hosted system. Deliverable: Documentation detailing migration processes, system configuration, and rollback procedures. 11. Milestone: Post-migration Monitoring & Support Deliverable: A two-week post-migration report detailing system performance, user feedback, and any identified issues. 12. Milestone: Project Closure Deliverable: Final project report summarizing activities, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for future migrations or improvements. Assumptions: 1. The Aspen Student Information System is compatible with Azure services. 2. Any required licenses or subscriptions related to Azure or Aspen will be provided or acquired as needed. 3. There will be regular checkpoints and communication between the Azure Cloud Engineer, IT team, and other stakeholders. 4. The success of this migration project depends on the timely completion of each milestone and the collaboration between all involved parties. Regular status updates, reviews, and adjustments will ensure the project stays on track and meets its objectives. Let us know if you have any questions!!! Thanks & Regards, Steve.M Talent Acquisition [email protected] Insight Global IT | www.insightglobalit.com 13800 Coopermine Road, Ste#103, Herndon VA 20171 Email LinkedIn is the best way to reach me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-steve-093712230/ Disclaimer: This communication, along with any documents, files or attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in or attached to this communication is strictly prohibited, To remove your email address permanently from future mailings, please send RMOVE. -- Keywords: csharp continuous integration continuous deployment artificial intelligence information technology golang green card Arizona Virginia |
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