Enterprise Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer

Steptoe, a Washington, DC-based Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an Enterprise Cloud & Systems Engineer responsible for designing, building, operating, and continuously improving enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure. This position plays a hands-on engineering role in implementing cloud foundations, managing hybrid connectivity, automating infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of core IT platforms.

This role works deeply at the technical level deploying and configuring Azure resources, managing identity services, building Infrastructure as Code, automating operational processes, and maintaining enterprise storage platforms. It collaborates closely with architecture, security, operations, and application teams to integrate on-premises systems with Azure and to provide stable, well-governed platform services that support firm-wide applications and data.

• Design, deploy, and operate Azure infrastructure including virtual machines, networking, identity services, storage, and supporting platform services (IaaS and selected PaaS)
• Build and maintain Azure landing zones, subscription structures, resource organization, policies, and governance controls
• Implement and manage hybrid infrastructure, including connectivity between on premises environments and Azure (identity synchronization, networking integration, and access controls)
• Administer and support Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ), including directory synchronization, authentication flows, conditional access, and role based access control
• Design and manage Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks (VNets), Express Route or VPN Gateway connectivity, routing, and Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform and/or Bicep to provision and manage Azure resources consistently across environments
• Engineer and operate enterprise Azure storage solutions, including Azure Files, Azure Net App Files, and Azure Blob Storage, ensuring security, performance, availability, and appropriate data protection
• Build automation and CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops and/or Git Hub to support infrastructure deployment, updates, and operational workflows
• Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and security controls to ensure visibility, compliance, and operational stability across cloud platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud and hybrid infrastructure issues related to performance, connectivity, identity, or service availability
• Participating in incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation activities to improve platform reliability and resilience
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks to support IT Operations and ensure repeatable processes
• Provide advanced technical support and subject matter expertise for cloud and hybrid infrastructure services

• Complete other duties as assigned

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and operational responsibilities effectively
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in cloud, platform, or infrastructure engineering roles
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services, architecture, and operational best practices
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments integrating on premises and cloud systems
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration experience
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep
• Strong Power Shell scripting skills for automation and operational tasks
• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, VPNs, routing, and connectivity concepts
• Familiarity with Azure networking services such as VNets, Express Route or VPN Gateways, and Network Security Groups (NSGs)

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, equivalent technical certification, or comparable professional experience

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