Cloud Computing Engineer Principal

• Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Cloud Computing Engineer Principal (MCCF-Healthcare Systems)
• Location: Remote
• Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Type: Full Time
• Min. Experience: Experienced
• Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
• If you have previously applied to Syms Strategic Group (SSG), there is no need to reapply. Applications are still under review.
• Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Create data flow diagrams, cloud diagrams, transition diagrams, and high-level architecture diagrams on Cloud Infrastructure, applications, and systems
• Design, develop, deploy, and operate automation technologies for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Manage and control permissions in the cloud service provider for each cloud application, storage, and service being hosted
• Implement, manage, and design monitoring capabilities for cloud architecture and cloud-hosted systems and applications to ensure optimal performance and compliance with VA/Federal policies
• Provide customer-focused support for Product lines and Services, including setup, configuration, and provisioning of VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) environments
• Provide Cloud support services for systems and applications in the VAEC Azure (GovCloud) environments, ensuring compliance with Veterans Independence Program (VIP) development, release, and documentation requirements
• Adopt a DevOps mindset with an understanding of CI/CD practices and tooling

Provide Cloud Security Provider Documentation

Design VAEC/cloud-hosted solutions and address cloud-readiness gaps

Required Skills and Experience

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 such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Structured Query Language (SQL) Database, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Monitor, and Azure Domain Name System (DNS)

Experience with Azure security practices and services including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection, and Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Proficiency with Azure networking components such as VNet Peering, Azure ExpressRoute, Virtual Private Network (VPN) Gateway, Private Endpoints, and Azure Load Balancer

An 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/NodeJS for automation and cloud operations

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates, Ansible, and GitOps methodologies

Proficiency with monitoring, logging, and observability tools including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Azure Activity Log, and third-party tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic

Experience optimizing performance, availability, and resiliency of Azure resources and services

A strong understanding of Azure security best practices and compliance frameworks including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (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 Database (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 (AKS), Azure Container Apps, and Kubernetes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholder

Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing competing priorities, and meeting project deadlines

Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, operational excellence, and data integrity

A proven ability to mentor engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to cloud architecture governance

Experience leading complex cloud modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives while collaborating across cross-functional teams

A 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

An ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality deliverables

A commitment to staying current with emerging Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, and industry best practices

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines

Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, and data integrity

A capability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members

An ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams

A willingness to be on call for emergency support and maintenance when required

Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures

An ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results

A commitment to staying current with emerging Azure technologies, tools, and industry trends

Professional Certifications

• n/a
• Years of Professional Experience
• 20+ years of professional experience
• Desired experience
• Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience in Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Transactions Standards involving key X12 workflows involving the following transactions:
• X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, etc)
• 270/271 and 278 transactions
• 999 transactions

Experience with Edifecs

Advanced Azure certifications, including

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Azure Administrator Associate

Azure Security Engineer Associate

Formal Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering or a related technical discipline

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements

Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

CRITICAL NOTES

SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.

Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.

This is a 100% U.S. based remote position. However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.

This is a W-2 position

All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions

As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.