Cloud Systems Engineer

Requisition #: 1492

Job Title:

Cloud Systems Engineer

Location:

McLean, VA

We’re seeking a proactive Cloud Systems Engineer to join our IT and security engineering team. This role focuses on designing, automating, and securing cloud, identity, and endpoint platforms across Azure, Entra , Microsoft 365, and AWS. The ideal candidate has experience with cloud infrastructure, identity management, scripting, automation, and endpoint security, and approaches system design with a security-first mindset. This individual will help build scalable, automated environments while supporting tenant migrations, platform integrations, and improvements to reliability and security.

• Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure and services within Azure and AWS environments.
• Administer IdM platforms such as Entra and Okta, including authentication policies, conditional access, and identity governance.
• Develop automation using Power Shell, Terraform, Ansible, or other scripting languages to streamline cloud and operational processes.
• Integrate systems and services using APIs and modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM).
• Administer and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and One Drive.
• Support Microsoft Purview configuration related to data governance, compliance, and information protection.
• Plan and assist with tenant migrations across Microsoft 365 and cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain security best practices across cloud infrastructure and identity systems.
• Monitor cloud environments and investigate performance, operational, or security issues.
• Maintain technical documentation for systems, automation, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to improve platform reliability, security posture, and operational efficiency.
• Manage endpoint lifecycle and security across Windows and macOS devices using Microsoft Intune and Autopilot, including device enrollment, configuration policies, compliance enforcement, and best practices.

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or systems engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments.
• Experience administering enterprise identity platforms such as Entra .
• Experience with Power Shell or similar scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with APIs and cloud service integrations.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.

• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code, tenant‑as‑code, and automation frameworks.
• Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST 800‑171, CMMC, SOC2, etc.).
• Knowledge of cloud security monitoring and logging platforms (Defender, Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic).
• Exposure to Dev Ops or platform engineering practices.
• Strong understanding of security best practices for cloud and identity platforms.

• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate or Security Engineer
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
• Security+ or similar security‑focused certifications
• GIAC Cloud Security Essentials

Possible off‑hours work to support migrations, releases, or incident response. Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment.

Strength Demands:
Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs.

Physical Requirements:

Stand or sit; walk; repetitive motion; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; see; push or pull; climb (stairs, ladders) or balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities