Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy's core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.

At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven-if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

This position is currently designated as work-from-home

Required Experience

• Advanced knowledge of cloud engineering concepts
• Extensive Experience in Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, and Cloud Security
• Extensive Experience in Cloud vNets, Network Security Groups/ACLs, Load balancer, Traffic Manager, firewalls, peering, private endpoints, etc.
• Extensive Experience in High Availability, Replication, Backup and Restore/Recovery, Disaster Recovery and Monitoring of Databases in Hybrid Cloud
• Extensive Experience with Cloud database services and Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Shell Scripting, etc.
• Significant experience automating Infrastructure setup and application deployment using best practices of CI/CD with tools like Ansible, Jenkins, and Terraform
• Expert knowledge of cloud-based security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience protecting all layers of the application stack

Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates:

• Terraform (required)
• GitHub (required)
• Azure Virtual machines
• Virtual network
• Azure Storage
• Azure Recovery Service Vault
• Microsoft Defender
• High Availability
• PowerShell and/or Azure CLI-scripting
• SQL administration
• Certification in system or data management.
• Advanced knowledge of standard system administration tools and practices.
• Advanced Knowledge of industry and government security standards and practices.
• Strong Windows administration skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Certification in system or data management.
• Advanced knowledge of standard system administration tools and practices.
• Advanced Knowledge of industry and government security standards and practices.
• Strong Windows administration skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Citizenship or Work Authorization Required: US Citizen

Preferred Education & Experience: 7+ years of experience setting up and configuring cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, 5+ years of experience in migrating on-prem databases to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, etc. (Azure Experience is preferred), and a BA/BS in Computer Science or related field (Master's Degree preferred), or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $130,000 - $180,000

Synergy will accept applications for this role until January 17, 2024.

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

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