Azure IaaS Engineer

This role engineers and supports Azure infrastructure and Windows systems in a distributed enterprise environment. You’ll help assess and modernize systems, implement cloud infrastructure, and support the transition to an agency-managed network. The work combines hands‑on engineering with incident resolution, project coordination, and service improvement.

• Assess, engineer, implement, and modernize Windows and Azure systems across a distributed network.
• Review system requirements and recommend changes to support a move from an existing government network to an agency-owned and managed environment.
• Implement Azure infrastructure and help coordinate work streams across technical domains.
• Troubleshoot complex incidents, manage escalations, and coordinate resources to restore or improve service.
• Participate in project planning, identify risks and dependencies, and help prepare plans and updates for technical review.
• Maintain knowledge base articles, procedures, work instructions, and job aids; meet with stakeholders to understand service needs.

• A bachelor’s degree and ten years of applicable experience, or the stated equivalent combination if accepted by the hiring process.
• At least five years of Azure IaaS engineering and support experience.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server in Azure environments and experience building, configuring, and hardening Windows servers.
• Strong scripting and Power Shell skills, plus experience managing Azure through Intune and administering Azure Active Directory.
• Ability to obtain government entry‑on‑duty clearance; active clearance is preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification, or ability to attain it within the first six months.

• ITIL v3 or v4, Windows administration, Azure fundamentals, or CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certifications.
• Previous federal government or defense experience, and experience with cloud scripting and automation.

This is a full‑time role with no travel listed. Flexible time off, learning resources, and benefits covering health, wellness, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time away are described. The listed national‑average salary range is $98,500–$206,800; actual pay may vary by location, experience, education, skills, and contract requirements.