Job Specifications
Microsoft Certified Azure Cloud Administrator / Engineer
Long term contract in Fort Worth
Open to USC or Green Card Candidates Only
Hourly W2 Rate starting at $60-65/hour
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Administrator/Engineer to support and evolve our enterprise cloud platform. This individual will play a key role in architecting, implementing, automating, and optimizing secure and scalable cloud environments across Azure (primary) and AWS (secondary).
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps automation, cloud security, governance, cost optimization, and hybrid connectivity. This role will directly contribute to cloud modernization initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Engineering
Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure including VNets, VMs, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, App Services, AKS, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, and Event Grid.
Support hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure + AWS).
Implement Hub-and-Spoke network architectures with proper NSG and firewall policies.
Configure ExpressRoute, VPN, VPC peering, and secure connectivity solutions.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and ARM templates.
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
Automate deployments and operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Standardize environment provisioning across development, QA, and production.
DevOps & Containerization
Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS).
Support Azure App Services (Windows/Linux) and serverless architectures.
Implement release pipelines for application deployments and artifact management.
Security & Governance
Implement Azure security best practices including:
RBAC and IAM policies
Key Vault / KMS encryption management
Azure Defender / Security Center
Policy enforcement and governance frameworks
Support compliance requirements (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR).
Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits.
Monitoring & Incident Management
Configure monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, AWS CloudWatch, ELK stack.
Troubleshoot production incidents and lead root cause analysis efforts.
Implement proactive alerting and performance optimization strategies.
Cost Optimization & FinOps
Analyze and optimize cloud spend through:
Reserved Instances
Resource right-sizing
Automated shutdown scheduling
Usage analytics and reporting
Drive cloud cost efficiency initiatives across business units.
Data & Integration (Preferred)
Experience with Azure Data Factory, data pipelines, and ETL processes.
Deploy and manage Azure SQL, PostgreSQL/MySQL Flexible Server.
Support event-driven and messaging architectures.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of hands-on cloud engineering experience
Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure
Experience supporting AWS environments
Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform required)
Experience building CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of cloud networking and security principles
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
Experience supporting production environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We value diverse perspectives and actively seek to create an inclusive environment that celebrates the unique qualities of all employees.
About the Company
Convergenz is a leading human capital solutions firm with offices in Vienna, VA and Dallas, TX. Founded in 2000, we support both Govt and Commercial clients throughout the US. We have earned places on the INC 500/5000 lists five times and our mission is to connect great people with great jobs through building relationships! Leave us a review on Glassdoor! https://www.glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vODCn
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