Cloud Solutions Engineer at Cloudforce in DC-Baltimore Area

Summary: Cloudforce is a vibrant company specializing in cloud computing solutions, seeking a skilled Cloud Solutions Engineer with experience in Microsoft Azure. The role involves designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of high-profile clients in the Washington, DC region. Responsibilities: - Design and implement solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform - Engineer cloud infrastructure solutions to meet complex requirements of various high-profile customers - Consult with customers to assist in the extraction of technical requirements from business objectives - Convert technical requirements into a proposed system architecture - Design and deploy multi-tier server (and serverless) applications - Create professional documentation and diagrams for external consumption Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 12 months hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud solutions, specific to Azure - Strong understanding of different deployment resource types and when to deploy each type (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) - Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI - Knowledge of automating deployment workloads in Azure - Ability to consult with customers to assist in the extraction of technical requirements from business objectives - Ability to convert technical requirements into a proposed system architecture - Ability to design and deploy multi-tier server (and serverless) applications - Strong background in IT infrastructure fundamentals, including networking, storage, and security - Experience creating professional documentation and diagrams for external consumption - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Previous involvement in migrating datacenter workloads to Azure - Previous experience in a consulting role - Azure Certifications: Administrator, Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Engineer - Additional Microsoft Certifications: O365, MCITP, MCSA, MCSE - Other Certifications: CISSP, CCNA, CompTIA Required Skills: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Solutions Design, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Deployment Automation, System Architecture Design, Multi-tier Server Applications, Serverless Applications, IT Infrastructure Fundamentals, Networking, Storage, Security, Azure Migration, Azure Certifications, Microsoft Certifications, CISSP, CCNA, CompTIA, Customer Service Benefits: 401K savings plan and education reimbursement, 24/7 access to a modern gym with Tonal and Peloton, Free monthly garage parking with direct private access to the office, Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance covered at 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependents, Paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care placement, PTO starting at 15 days during your first two years of employment, 20 days in years 2 through 4, and 25 days thereafter (+ incentives opportunities to earn more PTO!), 9 company-observed holidays + 2 more floating holidays to cover additional observed holidays or for use as extra PTO