Azure Cloud Operations Engineer

New York, NY
Full Time
Experienced

Location: New York, NY
US Citizenship Required

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Operations Engineer to support our work at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Deploy and manage Azure cloud infrastructure including compute resources, virtual networks, storage solutions, and application services.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud system performance by tracking availability and performance metrics, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
  • Implement and enforce security measures including security policies, best practices, and compliance requirements to safeguard cloud resources and protect sensitive data.
  • Automate cloud operations and processes by developing scripts and automation tools using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python to streamline repetitive tasks and reduce human error.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, managing incidents with a focus on service restoration and collaborating with development and IT teams to minimize downtime.
  • Manage rollout of patches and release management, including scheduling and implementing system updates following organizational guidelines.
  • Monitor and analyze resource usage to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cloud cost optimization strategies.
  • Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data and application availability during unforeseen events.
  • Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment, evaluate new Azure services based on requirements, and recommend architectural improvements.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for cloud infrastructure, configurations, processes, and operational procedures.

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have at least 8 years of experience in cloud engineering or cloud operations, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure.
  • Must hold an active AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification.
  • Must have demonstrated experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure including compute, virtual networking, storage, and application services.
  • Must have hands-on experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
  • Must have experience implementing and enforcing cloud security policies and compliance frameworks within Azure environments.
  • Must have experience with incident management, troubleshooting, and service restoration in a cloud operations environment.
  • Must have experience developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans within Azure.

Desired Requirements:

  • Hold an AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions certification.
  • Hold an AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies certification.
  • Experience with Azure cost management tools and resource optimization strategies.
  • Experience with patch and release management processes in an enterprise environment.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps or related platforms.
  • Strong technical documentation skills with experience producing infrastructure and operational runbooks.

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period. This role places you at the center of cloud operations for one of the largest and most complex transportation authorities in the world, directly impacting the infrastructure that keeps the New York and New Jersey region moving.

We offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
  • And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

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