L2 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Shreveport, LA at Virtual Service Operations

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Azure GCC-H, STIG Compliance, NIST 800-171, CMMC Level 2, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, Defender XDR, Incident Response, Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell, Terraform, PKI Operations, RBAC, Security Operations, Documentation, Communication

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description VSO seeks an experienced L2 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for the secure Azure GCC-H environment. Provides 24×7 support for STIG-compliant infrastructure, security operations, and NIST 800-171/CMMC Level 2 compliance with 1-hour response time requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Deploy and maintain STIG-compliant Azure VMs, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, and endpoint devices in Azure GCC-H • Manage IdenTrust PKI operations: certificate lifecycle, token provisioning, MFA troubleshooting, and smart card authentication • Implement RBAC in Azure/Entra ID including user lifecycle management, quarterly access reviews, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) • Monitor and respond to Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and Defender XDR security alerts within 1-hour SLA; perform incident response and root cause analysis • Execute CVSS-based patch management across Dev/Test/Prod environments (Emergency: 7d, Critical: 20d, High: 40d, Medium: 60d) • Maintain Azure infrastructure: VNets, NSGs, VPN gateways, firewalls, storage accounts, and Key Vault services • Document NIST 800-171/CMMC Level 2 compliance requirements with artifacts, screenshots, and configuration evidence for security plans and audits • Coordinate with OEM vendors and Microsoft support; maintain change logs; participate in weekly ISSM reviews and on-call rotation Required Technical Skills: • Azure GCC-H experience with STIG compliance, NIST 800-171 controls, and CMMC Level 2 requirements • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), FSLogix profiles, session hosts, and PKI certificate/smart card authentication (IdenTrust or similar) • Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, Defender XDR, security incident response, and vulnerability management with CVSS prioritization • Azure infrastructure: VMs, VNets, NSGs, Firewall, VPN Gateways, Storage, Key Vault, Monitor, and Log Analytics • Infrastructure as Code (PowerShell and/or Terraform) and Entra ID including Conditional Access and PIM • Understanding of ITAR/EAR export control requirements for defense contractors Requirements Must be within driving distance of Shreveport, LA and willing to work onsite Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status. 3+ years Azure cloud infrastructure and 2+ years security compliance experience (NIST, CMMC, STIG) Experience supporting defense, government, or highly regulated industries Eligible for security clearance (background check required); flexible 24×7 shift availability Strong documentation and communication skills for compliance and audit coordination Preferred Qualifications: CMMC Certified Professional (CCP), CompTIA Security+/CySA+/CASP+, or Terraform certification Experience with ITIL, ITSM tools (Jira Service Management), SCAP scanning, or SCCM/Intune Working knowledge of Oracle Simphony 2 POS systems (WS625x and WS8 workstations) Experience supporting self-service kiosks: Qikserve and XPR platforms (Zivelo, ELO, Pyramid, Acrelec) Proficiency with Cisco Meraki network infrastructure (wireless access points, switches, security appliances) What is Important to Us: You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking. You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork. Your problem-solving skills are excellent. You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career. You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients. What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers

Responsibilities

The L2 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will deploy and maintain STIG-compliant Azure environments and manage security operations. They will also monitor security alerts and perform incident response within a strict SLA.