Mid & Senior Cloud Engineer, Azure

Job Description

Oteemo is seeking a Mid-Level and Senior Cloud Engineer / Cloud Administrator

• Administer and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure supporting mission systems and development environments
• Support Kubernetes platform administration including cluster operations, deployments, scaling, and troubleshooting
• Maintain and administer Linux-based environments supporting cloud-native workloads
• Support hybrid cloud networking and secure connectivity across distributed environments
• Implement automation using scripting and Infrastructure as Code methodologies
• Monitor platform health, performance, and system reliability across cloud resources
• Assist with cloud optimization initiatives including resource utilization and cost management
• Support implementation of security controls, hardening activities, and compliance requirements for Navy-accredited cloud environments
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native delivery workflows
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and participate in operational support activities during peak mission periods
• Maintain documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• 5 years of experience administering cloud infrastructure environments
• Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Experience supporting Kubernetes platforms and containerized applications
• Experience administering Linux operating systems in enterprise environments
• Experience troubleshooting cloud infrastructure, networking, and platform services
• Experience working within government, defense, or regulated environments preferred
• Ability to work onsite a minimum of three days per week in College Park, MD 

• (1) Senior Cloud Admin: Requires a cloud administrator with 8+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Linux administration. This individual will also serve as the team lead, guiding team direction and supporting the program's cloud architecture and strategy.
• (2) Mid-Level Cloud Admin: Requires a cloud administrator with 3–5 years of experience in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Linux administration.

Qualifications

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft Azure Administration
• Kubernetes Administration and Operations
• Linux Administration (RedHat or similar distributions preferred)
• Cloud Networking Concepts
• Infrastructure Automation and Scripting
• Identity and Access Management
• Monitoring and Logging Solutions
• Container Technologies
• CI/CD Concepts and Platform Operations
• Security Best Practices for Cloud Environment

Candidates must possess one active baseline certification from the following:

-Security+ CE

-CySA+

-GSEC-CCNA Security

The Cloud Administrators shall provide proof of an active certification in one of the certificates below.
- Security+ CE
- CySA+
- GSEC
- CCNA Security

Operating System Certification
The Cloud Administrators shall provide proof of completing a training or course in one of the below Operating Systems during the current fiscal year.
- Linux+
- RedHat
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure Cloud Certifications
The Cloud Administrators shall provide proof of completing a training or course in both of the below Azure Topics during the current fiscal year.
- AZ-104
- AZ-305

Additional Information

We Value:

• Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity
• Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world-class solutions that drive real-world value for the customer
• Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management.
• Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal)
• Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology.
• Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions

What we offer:

• Ability to make a noticeable difference for the organization and our customers
• Tremendous growth opportunity by becoming part of a rapidly growing organization. It’s not your tenure but what you can bring to the table that defines how your career will be shaped. You control your growth.
• Complex but interesting challenges to improve the depth and breadth of your technical and business skills. Our consultants are business technologists and understand how technology drives business. 
• Competitive pay and benefits

Work authorization requirement: US Citizen.

Oteemo is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by law. Oteemo complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.