Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure) Jobs

Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure) I

Salary: $128,000–$151,000

Employment Type:

Full-Time Clearance:
Active Secret Security Clearance Required Location onsite in Washington DC.

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure) I to design, deploy, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure environments supporting federal programs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, networking, security, and Dev Ops practices. This position will collaborate with engineering, Dev Ops, security, and other technical teams to build cloud solutions that are secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with federal compliance requirements.

• Cloud Infrastructure Management Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure utilizing Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Managed Disks, and Microsoft Entra /Azure Active Directory.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Ansible.
• Security & Compliance Implement Azure security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), DDoS protection, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, encryption at rest and in transit, and controls aligned with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD standards.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab, Jenkins, and Azure Dev Ops Pipelines to streamline deployments and improve delivery efficiency.
• Monitoring & Optimization Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Activity Logs to monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and improve reliability.
• Networking & Load Balancing Configure and optimize Azure networking technologies, including Virtual Networks, Azure DNS, VPN connectivity, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Express Route.
• Hybrid Cloud & Migration Support cloud migrations and hybrid environments integrating Azure with on-premises infrastructure using technologies such as Azure Arc, Azure Migrate, and Azure Site Recovery.
• Automation & Scripting Develop automation using Python, Power Shell, Bash, YAML, and JSON to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Disaster Recovery & Backup Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using Azure Backup, storage lifecycle management, snapshots, and recovery technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Dev Ops, security, infrastructure, and technical stakeholders to ensure Azure solutions meet mission, operational, security, and compliance requirements.

• Active Secret security clearance
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, Dev Ops, systems administration, or related infrastructure roles
• 3+ years of hands-on Azure cloud engineering experience
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform
• Experience developing and maintaining Git Lab and CI/CD pipelines
• 4+ years of Power Shell scripting experience
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Jenkins, Git Hub, and Azure Dev Ops
• Experience supporting hybrid environments integrating Azure and on-premises infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, including VNets, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, Express Route, Load Balancer, and/or Application Gateway
• Strong understanding of identity and access management, encryption, security monitoring, and cloud security practices
• Experience working with federal security and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD standards
• Proficiency with Python, Power Shell, Bash, YAML, and JSON for automation and system management

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification or equivalent Azure certification
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure within federal government environments
• Experience with multi-cloud or complex hybrid-cloud architectures

Compensation will be based on the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, technical expertise, responsibilities of the position, and other applicable factors. Additional compensation and professional development opportunities may be available, including performance incentives, training, certifications, and referral programs.