Senior Cloud Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Summary:

Zachary Piper Solution is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a dynamic team of cloud experts on-site in Lorton, VA. The Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer will leverage advanced cloud and data technologies to enhance service delivery for our clients. Responsibilities of the Senior Cloud Engineer:
* Act as the Enclave Administrator (EA) for our clients, overseeing the deployment and upkeep of Mission Enclave infrastructure along with all application-related tasks within the Mission Enclave environment.

* Monitor system health, focusing on Azure Solution System Health, application availability, and capacity management.

* Manage operational systems by handling trouble tickets—logging, rerouting, addressing, and escalating as necessary.

* Execute troubleshooting and remediation efforts, collaborating with System Owners, Product Teams, and Migration Teams to resolve issues effectively.

* Engage in planning meetings and technical presentations with client project leads and team members.

* Assess technical requirements and devise efficient solutions.

* Conduct routine maintenance on all systems and applications, including patching, vulnerability management, and addressing end-of-life replacements.

* Implement approved configuration updates and escalate for high-level architectural changes when needed.

* Assign and oversee application-related duties to the Customer Mission Applications Administrator (MAA) role, enabling them to manage applications within their enclave.

* Collaborate closely with clients as a shared technical lead, ensuring timely development, analysis, and deployment that meets client specifications.
Qualifications of the Senior Cloud Engineer:
* 8+ years of experience in systems engineering.

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.

* Must obtain a CompTIA Security+ (or a higher-level security certification) within the first 30 days of employment.

* Proficiency in Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Dev Sec Ops  tools (Bicep, ARM, Power Shell, CLI).

* Preferred experience in C4 and SAP network environments.

* Familiarity with cloud technologies, data and AI, security, and business application design and implementation.

* Strong self-management skills to maintain workloads and ensure adequate support for all systems and applications within the operational boundary.

* Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required Compensation for the Senior Cloud Engineer:
· Pay Range: $170,000-$180,000
** depending on experience*
* · Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays