Azure Expert / SME at Azure Expert / SME

Hi, Interested for below role? Hybrid - must report onsite one week per month. Do NOT submit remote candidates. Starting the duration at one year but likely to extend. The posting is titled: SME - Azure SME - MS - ITS 159640 MS Dept of IT 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211 Hybrid, must be willing to report onsite once per month. NOT 100% REMOTE REQUIRED SKILLS: Deep knowledge of key Azure services (VMs, Azure Storage, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, VNet, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Functions, Azure Resource Manager templates, etc.). Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-tenant/subscription environment. Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the Azure cloud environment and ingressing/egressing to the State's on-premises environment (e.g., ExpressRoute, VPN). Familiarity with Azure Landing Zone implementations and management using Azure Landing Zone reference architectures or ALZ deployment tools. Proficiency with infrastructure as code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Experience implementing security best practices (e.g., Azure RBAC, encryption, network segmentation, and Azure Policies). Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization (Docker, AKS, Azure Container Apps), and serverless architectures. Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, storage, and compute layers in Azure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment. Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems. Preferred/Not Required Provide any skills/experi PREFERRED SKILLS: Microsoft Azure Expert-level certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert). Experience in a government or highly regulated environment (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075 compliance). Knowledge of ITIL, project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile), and enterprise IT governance frameworks. Familiarity with other public cloud providers and hybrid-cloud environments (e.g., Azure Arc). Working knowledge of common scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, Powerhell) Thanks / Regards, $ungeetha Rohini Talent Acquisition Govan Systems Inc, 721 Heartland Trail, Madison, WI 53717, United States. /