MICROSOFT CLOUD AUTOMATION ENGINEER (MULITIPLE LOCATION)

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Microsoft Cloud Automation Administrator at Chugach Government Solutions plays a pivotal role in advancing and streamlining our cloud infrastructure by leveraging sophisticated automation techniques and best practices. This role centers on the design, deployment, and continuous optimization of cloud-based automation solutions in both Azure and M365. Collaborating extensively with diverse technical teams and business functional teams, this administrator ensures robust, secure, scalable, and efficient operations.

Work Model: Onsite/In-Office

• Automation Development and Management: Design, implement, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
• Cloud Infrastructure Operations: Automate routine cloud administration tasks, including provisioning, configuration management, patch management, and resource optimization.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive proactive improvements to cloud infrastructure focusing on reliability, scalability, and security through systematic monitoring, evaluation, and refinement.
• Incident and Change Management: Actively participate in the troubleshooting, resolution, and documentation of incidents and perform structured change management activities to maintain high service quality.
• Collaboration and Communication: Engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams-cloud architects, software developers, security specialists-to align automation strategies with organizational goals and requirements.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure automation frameworks and cloud deployments meet established security protocols, regulatory compliance standards (such as FedRAMP, NIST), and best practices for secure identity management.
• Mentorship and Training: Act as a technical mentor, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and innovation among peers and junior staff.
• Documentation and Standards: Create and maintain accurate documentation for automation scripts, processes, and operational procedures to ensure transparency and repeatability.
• Strategy Implementation: Translate organizational strategies into practical, scalable, and secure automation solutions, proactively proposing enhancements and new technologies to leadership.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Interaction: Liaise with external vendors, cloud service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful integration and operational effectiveness of automation solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in cloud administration and infrastructure automation, specifically within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Proven expertise with automation tools and practices, particularly in Azure and M365.
• Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, and identity management systems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English to perform requirements and comply with emergency procedures.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Valid state Driver's License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Prior experience working within government or highly regulated sectors, familiar with FedRAMP and NIST compliance standards.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud High
• Familiarity with container orchestration and management platforms.
• Active involvement or membership in relevant professional associations or communities (e.g., IEEE, ACM, Cloud Security Alliance).
• Agile, Lean, Six Sigma or related certification.

Working Conditions:

• This position is primarily performed in an office setting using standard office equipment (desk, computer, phone, printer, copier, etc.).
• Work may require occasional weekend work, evening work, and travel.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires the ability to operate a computer and work in a standard office environment
• Effectively communicate information in verbal and written form, read and review information and charts, perform analytical thinking skills, and use sound judgement.
• Work may require occasional weekend work, evening work and travel.

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.