Azure AI ML Cloud Security Engineer c2c careers Richmond, Virginia

Title:     Azure AI ML Cloud Security Engineer

Location:  Richmond, Virginia_ Hybrid

Duration: 12 Months

Client: State of Virginia

Job Description:

Responsibilities:  

Deep expertise integrating Agentic UI with GenAI platforms  
Implement security measures to protect agentic systems from vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring secure operation into Azure DevOps pipelines. 
Develop and maintain automated build, test and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps pipelines. 
Design and manage secure Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure Resource Manager Template 
Implement access control measures to ensure that only authorized users can access data science platforms and data.  
Define and enforce security policies and standards across Azure environments. 
Assist in the maintenance and implementation of VDOT’s Azure Cloud environment 
Provide guidance on best practices with Azure offerings. 
Work with developers, solution architects, system architects, project managers, DBAs, management, and other engineers to utilize Azure offerings in an efficient, secure, and optimized fashion. 
   

Qualifications:           

·        Strong understanding of Azure cloud services (Compute, Storage, Networking, security etc.) 

·        Expertise in Azure ML Pipelines, MS Entra Single Sign On/Azure AD SAML 2 IDP Integration, Entra Managed Identities, Microsoft Purview, Azure Information Protection, Azure Monitor, Azure Key Vault  

·        Familiarity with security best practices and common vulnerabilities 

·        Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or ARM templates 

·        Understanding of software development methodologies 

·        Integrate AI models with existing systems and applications using APIs 

·        Deploy AI models into production environments and continuously monitor performance metrics 

·        Familiarity with Cloud computing skills 

·        Strong programming skills in Python and experience with AI/ML frameworks. 

·        Expertise in integrating with AI agent frameworks. 

·        Critical thinking and Problem-solving abilities. 

·        Create and maintain comprehensive documentation. 

·        Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers. 

·        Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment. 

·        Experience with Department of Transportation Data Domains developing an AI Composite Agentic Solution designed to identify and analyze data models, connect & correlate information to validate hypotheses, forecast, predict and recommend potential strategies and conduct What-if analysis.   

·        Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, AI, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent certifications/experience.  

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