Five Rivers Analytics is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer to work in North Charleston, SC. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

The Azure Cloud Engineer will serve as the primary technical expert responsible for migrating, designing, building, and sustaining the Software Asset Monitoring System (SAMS) within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. This role will lead the development, test, and production environment build-out, provide authoritative guidance on Azure architecture best practices, and ensure secure, stable, and optimized cloud operations. The engineer will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Azure configuration, cloud operations, virtual machines, dedicated hosts, and overall cloud-hosted infrastructure.

The qualified candidate must be located in either Charleston, SC or Stafford, VA for periodic visits to the customer site/location.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end migration of the on-premise Software Asset Monitoring System (SAMS) into Microsoft Azure.
Design, develop, and build Azure-based development, test, and production environments.
Operate, monitor, and optimize SAMS cloud services including Azure Virtual Network, Azure Dedicated Hosts and VMs, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Monitor, Application Gateway, Key Vault, Azure Files, and API Management.
Provide technical recommendations and cloud architecture guidance; translate architecture concepts into actionable engineering plans.
Ensure cloud configurations meet security, performance, scalability, and compliance requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve Azure infrastructure, network, and service issues.
Implement best practices for cloud operations, resource management, high availability, and cost optimization.
Collaborate with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure cloud solution alignment with SAMS functional and operational needs.

Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance, ability to obtain Top Secret.
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field and 2-4 years of related experience.
Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, Azure Engineer, or similar role supporting enterprise cloud environments.
Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure configuration, deployment, and operations.
Expertise in virtual machine architecture, dedicated host management, and cloud-hosted infrastructure.
Strong knowledge and operational experience with Azure services including VNet, VMs, SQL Database, Key Vault, Azure Files, Application Gateway, API Management, and Azure Monitor.
Demonstrated ability to design and build cloud-based development, test, and production environments.
Experience supporting cloud migrations from on-prem to Azure.
Strong analytical troubleshooting skills across network, compute, and data services.
Ability to clearly translate cloud architecture recommendations into actionable engineering designs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).
Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics and enterprise data platform integrations.
Knowledge of automation tools (ARM/Bicep templates, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar).
Familiarity with cloud security best practices and Zero Trust approaches.
Experience in monitoring, logging, and performance optimization using Azure-native tools.
Strong communication skills with the ability to advise and guide stakeholders on Azure applicability and best practices.

Job ID

2026-25935
Work Type

Remote
Pay Range

$145,000 - $150,000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.

As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

About the company

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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