Akira Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cloud Migration and Azure Engineer to support the Georgia Army National Guard (GA ARNG) at the Clay National Guard Center (CNGC) in Marietta, GA. The successful candidate will support enterprise cloud modernization initiatives, including cloud readiness assessments, migration planning, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Azure and Army 365 (A365) environments. This role will be responsible for developing migration roadmaps, coordinating cloud transitions, managing cutover and stabilization activities, and enhancing the performance, security, and integration of Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cloud architecture, systems integration, and DoD cybersecurity requirements, with demonstrated experience migrating complex IT environments to secure, scalable, and mission-ready cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive cloud readiness assessments of existing on-premises infrastructure, applications, databases, and enterprise workloads to determine migration feasibility, dependencies, risks, and modernization opportunities.
- Develop and execute cloud migration strategies, technical roadmaps, implementation plans, and transition schedules aligned with DoD and Army enterprise requirements.
- Design, configure, deploy, integrate, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services within applicable DoD-authorized environments.
- Plan and execute cloud migration activities, including workload discovery, architecture design, data migration, testing, cutover, validation, stabilization, and post-migration optimization.
- Support Army 365 (A365) and Microsoft 365 environments, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, and associated collaboration and productivity services.
- Optimize cloud platform performance, availability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency while ensuring interoperability with existing Army enterprise systems.
- Configure and manage cloud identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID, authentication, authorization, role-based access controls, and hybrid identity integration.
- Evaluate and implement cloud security controls, configuration baselines, vulnerability remediation, and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) in accordance with DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements.
- Support the integration of cloud services with existing LAN/WAN infrastructure, Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, databases, and enterprise applications.
- Coordinate with Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), government stakeholders, and enterprise service providers to resolve connectivity, integration, and cloud migration issues.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting across multiple Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) layers, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for cloud and hybrid infrastructure issues.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure and services, identify performance bottlenecks, implement corrective measures, and support ongoing maintenance, patching, configuration management, and change control.
- Manage cloud-related incidents, service requests, and technical escalations through the Army Enterprise Service Management Platform (AESMP), ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts, custom applications, utilities, and workflows using applicable programming and scripting technologies, Microsoft Power Platform, robotic process automation (RPA), or comparable tools.
- Support the modernization of business processes through SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps, Power Automate, and other approved Microsoft 365 capabilities.
- Develop technical documentation, cloud architecture diagrams, migration runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), configuration records, and operational support guides.
- Translate enterprise technical directives and cloud modernization requirements into actionable local implementation plans, communicating risks, dependencies, and operational impacts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Provide technical advisory services and recommendations to government leadership regarding cloud adoption, modernization priorities, security compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud engineering, network engineering, systems administration, or comparable enterprise IT operations is desired for senior-level personnel.
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex and geographically distributed enterprise IT environments, including Microsoft enterprise platforms, server operating systems, virtualization, databases, and infrastructure management technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud architecture, infrastructure deployment, configuration, administration, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing enterprise cloud migrations and modernization initiatives, including on-premises workload assessments, migration roadmaps, identity and access dependencies, security requirements, testing, cutover, transition, and post-migration stabilization.
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and related enterprise collaboration technologies.
- Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud environments, Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, databases, and LAN/WAN networking fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple OSI layers, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Experience with enterprise monitoring, configuration management, patching, vulnerability remediation, change management, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of applicable DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements, including experience assessing, implementing, validating, and documenting applicable STIGs for systems operating on NIPRNet and SIPRNet, and supporting remediation of identified findings.
- Demonstrated programming, software development, scripting, and automation experience, including the ability to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, integrate, maintain, and document custom applications, scripts, utilities, and automated solutions.
- Experience with applicable programming, database, and automation technologies, including RPA, Microsoft Power Platform, or comparable technologies appropriate to the supported environment.
- Ability to translate enterprise technical directives into local implementation requirements and communicate technical risks, recommended actions, and operational impacts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex technical initiatives and coordinate across multiple teams.
- Active Secret security clearance required, with the ability to maintain the clearance and obtain any higher-level access approvals required for assigned duties.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC), privileged-access approvals, and individual system-access authorizations as required.
- Current CompTIA Security+ certification required, along with applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for assigned work roles and proficiency levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. These certifications do not replace the mandatory Security+ and applicable DoD 8140 requirements.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable Microsoft cloud certification.
- Experience supporting Army 365 (A365), Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, Azure, or comparable DoD-authorized cloud environments.
- Experience with DoD cloud adoption, cloud security compliance, and migration of enterprise workloads within regulated or classified environments.
- Familiarity with DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and applicable Army cloud governance requirements.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), PowerShell, Azure automation, and cloud deployment or configuration management tools.
- Experience supporting Army National Guard, U.S. Army, or other DoD enterprise IT modernization initiatives.
- Familiarity with NETCOM coordination, Army enterprise service management processes, and AESMP ticket escalation procedures.
Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. 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. General Description of Benefits Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement. Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
About Akira Technologies Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
