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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Builds IT systems and advises on program operations

Principal Cloud Computing Engineer

Cloud EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeRemote in USA$109.6k - $126.8k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
  • Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture.
  • Expertise in core Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Resource Manager, Azure Monitor, and Azure DNS.
  • Experience with Azure security practices and services, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Role-Based Access Control, Azure Distributed Denial-of-Service Protection, and Azure Web Application Firewall.
  • Proficiency with Azure networking components, including Virtual Network Peering, Azure ExpressRoute, Virtual Private Network Gateway, Private Endpoints, and Azure Load Balancer.
  • Ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructures.
  • Experience establishing and governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
  • Knowledge of cloud cost management, FinOps practices, budgeting, tagging strategies, and resource optimization using Azure Cost Management.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript/Node.js for automation and cloud operations.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Azure Resource Manager templates, Ansible, and GitOps methodologies.
  • Proficiency with monitoring, logging, and observability tools, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Azure Activity Log, Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic.
  • Experience optimizing the performance, availability, and resiliency of Azure resources and services.
  • Strong understanding of Azure security best practices and compliance frameworks, including HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
  • Experience implementing encryption, key management, secrets management, and identity solutions using Azure Key Vault, customer-managed keys, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Knowledge of Azure database services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Azure Database for MySQL.
  • Experience with database performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices, including Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, and Kubernetes.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet project deadlines.
  • Attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, operational excellence, and data integrity.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness to provide on-call support and participate in operational response activities when required.
  • Strong documentation skills for architecture, operational procedures, security controls, and system configurations.
  • Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Commitment to staying current with emerging Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, and industry best practices.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
  • Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to be on call for emergency support and maintenance when required.
  • Ability to create and maintain system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion and quality results.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 20 years of experience, or a master’s degree in the same fields and 10 years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
  • Must be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Must be available for on-call support and operational response when required.
  • Must be willing to work in a W-2 position.
  • Candidates must be based in the United States; candidates from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Create data flow diagrams, cloud diagrams, transition diagrams, and high-level architecture diagrams for cloud infrastructure, applications, and systems.
  • Design, develop, deploy, and operate automation technologies for continuous integration and continuous delivery.
  • Manage and control permissions in the cloud service provider for hosted cloud applications, storage, and services.
  • Implement, manage, and design monitoring capabilities for cloud architecture and cloud-hosted systems and applications to ensure optimal performance and compliance with VA and federal policies.
  • Provide customer-focused support for product lines and services, including setup, configuration, and provisioning of VA Enterprise Cloud environments.
  • Provide cloud support services for systems and applications in VA Enterprise Cloud Azure Government Cloud environments, ensuring compliance with Veterans Independence Program development, release, and documentation requirements.
  • Adopt a DevOps mindset and apply continuous integration and continuous delivery practices and tools.
  • Provide cloud security provider documentation.
  • Design VA Enterprise Cloud and cloud-hosted solutions and address cloud-readiness gaps.
  • Lead complex cloud modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Deep hands-on Edifecs experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transaction standards and key X.12 workflows, including medical claims transactions 837, 834, 835, and 277; transactions 270/271 and 278; and 999 transactions.
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification.
  • Azure Administrator Associate certification.
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.

About the Company

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Builds IT systems and advises on program operations

Syms Strategic Group builds and supports information systems for public agencies and commercial organizations, alongside advice on running complex programs. Its technical teams develop custom applications, move systems to cloud platforms and maintain the databases behind day-to-day services. The firm also helps clients plan budgets, improve processes and organize records, connecting technology work with the administrative tasks needed to keep programs operating. Revenue comes from contracted technical and management services, including ongoing support and improvement of client systems. Founded in 2016, Syms Strategic Group is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ashburn, VA
Founded
2016

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