Tolling Azure Cloud Engineer

📍 Location: Mechanicsville, VA – Remote

💰 1099 Rate: $56–$61/hr

🏢 Client: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) – ITD Tolling

💼 Position: Azure Cloud Engineer

📄 Contract: Contract Opportunity

🔹 About the Role

VDOT ITD Tolling is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join its Engineering and Operations team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure, application support, cloud security, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and support Microsoft Azure cloud resources.
• Manage Azure App Services, API Gateways, Function Apps, Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Monitor cloud workloads and troubleshoot connectivity, security, and application performance issues.
• Use Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for diagnostics and root-cause analysis.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), and access controls.
• Support Windows Server infrastructure, networking, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Python.
• Support Office 365, Power Apps, Key Vault, and secure credential management.
• Assist with Terraform/IaC, CI/CD pipelines, cloud governance, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and PCI requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, DBAs, and cross-functional teams.

✅ Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure administration/engineering.
• 2+ years of experience with Windows Server 2019 or later.
• Strong knowledge of networking, server infrastructure, firewalls, certificates, and load balancers.
• 2+ years of PowerShell and/or Python scripting experience.
• Experience with Office 365 and Power Apps.
• Experience with Terraform or equivalent Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Knowledge of PCI or similar compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and SSO.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

⭐ Preferred Skills

• Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, or TFS.
• Docker and Kubernetes.
• Azure Key Vault and certificate management.
• Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD).
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-305.
• Enterprise cloud governance and cost optimization experience.

📌 Additional Information

• Fingerprint-based background check required.
• Occasional off-hours support may be needed.
• Candidates must be willing to keep their technical skills current.

📩 Interested?

DM me your updated resume or connect with me to discuss this opportunity.