AZURE SME

Role: Azure SME Location: Jackson, MS 39211 Hybrid (1 week per month) Duration: 1 year with possible extensions Required Skills And Experience • Deep knowledge of key Azure services (VMs, Azure Storage, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, VNet, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Functions, Azure Resource Manager templates, etc.). • Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-tenant/subscription environment. • Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the Azure cloud environment and ingressing/egressing to the State's on-premises environment (e.g., ExpressRoute, VPN). • Familiarity with Azure Landing Zone implementations and management using Azure Landing Zone reference architectures or ALZ deployment tools. • Proficiency with infrastructure as code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). • Experience implementing security best practices (e.g., Azure RBAC, encryption, network segmentation, and Azure Policies). • Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization (Docker, AKS, Azure Container Apps), and serverless architectures. • Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, storage, and compute layers in Azure. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment. • Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. • Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems. Preferred • Microsoft Azure Expert-level certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert). • Experience in a government or highly regulated environment (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075 compliance). • Knowledge of ITIL, project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile), and enterprise IT governance frameworks. • Familiarity with other public cloud providers and hybrid-cloud environments (e.g., Azure Arc). • Working knowledge of common scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, Powershell)