6 month contract to hire
Addison, TX (Hybrid)
Core Responsibilities
Design and Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Develop and maintain modular, secure Terraform configurations for deploying Azure resources.
Utilize version-controlled code (GitHub) with state management and remote backends.
Create reusable Terraform modules to standardize infrastructure provisioning.
Build and Maintain CI/CD Pipelines
Develop GitHub Actions workflows for Terraform plans/applies and Docker builds/deployments.
Integrate code linting, security scanning, approvals, and environment gates into pipelines.
Translate business and application requirements into cloud-native and hybrid Azure solutions.
Deploy services such as containers, App Services, VNets, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Storage Account, PrivateLink, Managed SQL, and Azure Backup.
Ensure deployments are secure, scalable, and compliant with enterprise policies.
Modernize Legacy Infrastructure in the Cloud
Migrate legacy IaaS workloads to Azure PaaS or container platforms.
Design hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-prem systems with Azure (e.g., VPN/ExpressRoute Virtual Network Gateway, Azure Arc, PrivateLink).
Assess and remediate technical debt and outdated architecture.
Enforce enterprise standards using Azure Policy, RBAC, tagging policies, and cost control mechanisms.
Manage secrets with Azure Key Vault and implement secure identity practices (managed identities, MFA).
Set up monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel, etc.
Create dashboards and alert rules for proactive incident detection.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for common operational issues and escalations.
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, CI/CD pipeline workflows, operational runbooks, and disaster recovery procedures.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
7+ years in Enterprise Information Technology engineering and/or operations.
4+ years of previous Terraform experience or relevant exposure.
4+ years of previous Microsoft Azure experience or relevant exposure
Microsoft Entra Id, Azure Update Manager, Azure Virtual Desktop, API Management, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, App Services
PowerShell or other language experience a plus
Docker / Container experience a plus
Strong understanding of Azure compute services: Virtual Machines, VMSS, App Services, AKS.
Deep knowledge of Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, UDRs, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Private Link.
Familiarity with Azure storage options: Blob, File Shares, Disks, and backup solutions.
Experience with Azure PaaS services: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Application Gateway, Azure Functions, Logic Apps.
Proficient in Terraform: Writing clean and modular Terraform code, backend configuration and remote state management, workspaces and environment separation, and using the AzureRM provider effectively.
Familiarity with Bicep or ARM templates.
Deep understanding of Git fundamentals: branching, merging, PRs, versioning.
Experience with GitHub Actions (or equivalents like Azure DevOps Pipelines): Building pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery, managing secrets and environment approvals, and integrating security scans and validations.
Writing Dockerfile, building, and securing container images.
Managing multi-stage builds and custom base images.
Understanding container orchestration concepts and experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Kubernetes YAML manifests or Helm charts, and Azure Container Registry (ACR) usage and access control.
Knowledge of Azure Automation Accounts, runbooks, function apps, and webhooks.
Scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Bash for automation and task orchestration.
Strong understanding of Azure AD / Entra ID, user and group management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Conditional Access policies, and MFA.
Managed Identities, Service Principals, and Key Vault integration.
Proficient with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel for security monitoring (optional).
Ability to design custom dashboards, alerts, and automated responses, and troubleshooting skills using logs, metrics, and network tracing.
Understanding of traditional IT infrastructure concepts: data centers, IaaS, hypervisors (VMware/Hyper-V).
Experience with cloud migrations: Lift-and-shift vs refactor/re-platform, hybrid networking scenarios, integration of on-prem identities or systems with Azure (e.g., AD Connect, Azure Arc).
Estimated Min Rate: $59.50
Estimated Max Rate: $85.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
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