Azure Cloud Engineer
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Socket.dev
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Azure, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to serve as the cloud subject matter expert for a federal agency's Azure subscriptions. This is a designated key position on our program. You will own cloud architecture, governance, security, and cost optimization; designing secure landing zones, embedding Zero Trust principles, and keeping cloud spend aligned to budget.
On a typical day you will:
- Analyze cloud spending, identify trends, and develop strategies to optimize and reduce costs using Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor
- Create and maintain budgets for cloud services and forecast future costs based on trends and organizational growth
- Evaluate and select Azure services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure Policy) to support enterprise workloads
- Design secure landing zones using Azure services and Azure Policy
- Implement Azure governance models including management groups, role-based access control (RBAC), and tagging strategies
- Collaborate with security operations to embed Zero Trust principles, identity governance, and threat protection into cloud designs
- Ensure compliance with federal mandates (FedRAMP, SP 800-53, EO 14028, CNSSI 1253) and internal security policies
- Architect hybrid solutions that integrate cloud-native services with on-prem systems
- Provide architectural oversight for cloud migration and modernization projects
- Work closely with Dev Ops, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural consistency
- 7+ years of IT experience with 4+ years focused on Microsoft Azure engineering/architecture
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one) — required to support classified systems
- Deep expertise in Azure governance: management groups, RBAC, Azure Policy, tagging, and landing zone design
- Experience with Azure cost management, budgeting, and forecasting
- Working knowledge of federal security frameworks:
FedRAMP, SP 800-53, EO 14028, CNSSI 1253 - Experience designing hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premises systems
- Experience with cloud deployment automation and infrastructure as code
- Strong collaboration skills across security, Dev Ops, and infrastructure teams
- U.S. citizenship required
- Available for on-site work in Washington, DC during standard hours
- Preferred:
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure Administrator (AZ-104); experience with Azure Government
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:
- Medical (HSA-qualified United Healthcare plan), dental, and vision coverage; company pays 75% of employee premiums
- $100,000 company-paid life & AD&D insurance, with optional voluntary buy-up coverage for you and your family
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% company paid
- 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution; immediately vested, yours whether or not you contribute
- 11 paid federal holidays, 10 vacation days (growing to 20 with tenure), and 10 sick days per year
- Company-paid certification exams and renewals
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
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