Azure Cloud Specialist

Company Overview

With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.

With grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DOHMH is undertaking a new initiative that will meet critical infrastructure needs and make possible strategic investments that will have lasting effects on public health. Investments and improvements through this initiative will help modernize DOHMH’s foundational capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling it to partner in complex health and health care environments and, in turn, support better public health outcomes, including COVID-19. This initiative supports larger efforts to rebalance investments in public health and more equitably serve communities and populations.

Program Description

The agency is embarking on a data modernization initiative to accelerate its data strategy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, data was the life blood of the agency’s response to making informed data-driven decisions and policies that directly impacts the lives of New Yorkers. These included operational data in our vaccination campaign at the Vaccine Hubs, distribution strategy throughout the city’s vaccine infrastructure, as well as health equity data breaking down lab tests, positive cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccination rates by age, place, and race. With grant funding support from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), DOHMH is embarking on a data modernization initiative to move from siloed and brittle public health data systems to connected, resilient, adaptable, and sustainable systems. This initiative is not just about technology, but also about putting the right people, processes, and policies in place.

NYC DOHMH’s modernization strategy focuses on key areas in data collection, storage, processing (including transformation, standardization, matching, deduplication), data integration and exchange, data analysis and data reporting and visualization

The DMI initiative will allow DOHMH to build up foundational technology capabilities within the Division of Information Technology. This includes increasing capacity, knowledge, and experience with Azure cloud technologies within the broader NYC cloud and cybersecurity infrastructure and all within the context of public health.

The selected candidate will be an employee of PHS, but work will be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.

Summary Of Position

The agency is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Azure Cloud Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications and services.

Job Duties

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure virtual machines, storage, networking, and other cloud services.
• Monitor Azure infrastructure performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform regular maintenance and patching of Azure resources.
• Implement and maintain Azure security best practices.
• Configure and manage Azure security services, such as Azure Security Center and Azure Active directory.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Implement and maintain Azure security best practices.
• Configure and manage Azure security services, such as Azure Security Center and Azure Active Directory.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with development teams to deploy and manage cloud-based applications.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users on Azure services.
• Document Azure infrastructure and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Azure cloud administration or a similar role.
• Proven experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience with scripting and automation.
• Proficiency in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform.
• Experience with PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Knowledge of Azure networking, security, and storage services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Salary: $79,567 - $79,567
  
  

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
  

Additional Information

• This is a temporary grant-funded position ending in November 2027.
• This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.
  
  

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you.

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA individuals, and veterans.

Monday-Friday

Fully Onsite

35 Hours Per Week