Senior Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud infrastructure within an Azure environment, supporting application deployment and platform services
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Azure ARM templates or Bicep
• Configure and manage Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, VNET, VPN Gateway, VLAN segmentation, and DNSE
• Engineer and maintain enterprise identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, AD, SSO/Federation and ICAM solutions such as PingFederate
• Implement and maintain secure boundary controls, PKI infrastructure, and encryption solutions
• Support deployment and operation of enterprise platforms such as Elasticsearch and O365 in Azure cloud
• Create network diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and maintain implementation/audit-ready artifacts
• Support RMF documentation, security assessments, and compliance activities
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level cloud engineers
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity solutions in Azure cloud
• Support cloud cost optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement cloud adoption strategies

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information indoctrination (TS/SCI)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 12+ years of cloud experience, including at least 6 years hands-on cloud experience with Microsoft Azure cloud
• Current DoD 8140 IAT Level II (Security+ or higher)
• Hands on experience: Supporting Federal / DoW environments with compliance requirements
• Applying Zero Trust principles in cloud environment
• Expertise with cloud computing technologies across Windows and Linux, with demonstrated hands-on experience on Compute, Storage and Networking domains in Azure cloud
• Knowledge of Azure monitoring, Microsoft Sentinel including Log Analytics (KQL)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and Azure CLI
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management)

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Azure certifications (AZ-104 and/or AZ-305 and/or AZ-500 preferred)
• Experience administering ICAM solution such as PingFederate
• Experience integrating Virtru or similar encryption/data protection platforms
• Prior experience supporting ATO packages and control implementation statements

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