Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure/Identity)

Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! Job Summary JCS Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure/Identity) to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) cloud modernization initiatives. This position will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, engineering, implementing, and sustaining secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions within classified enterprise environments. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, hybrid cloud engineering, and enterprise identity management. This role requires an experienced engineer capable of translating complex mission requirements into secure, scalable cloud solutions while maintaining a hands-on engineering role throughout the solution lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting DoD cloud initiatives, implementing hybrid identity solutions, and engineering cloud environments aligned with Zero Trust principles and Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. Location: Ft. Meade, MD Clearance: Secret Salary: $96,000.00 - $105,000.00 Certification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification. What’s in it for you: Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. A robust benefits package:Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Paid time off (PTO) 401k retirement plan with employer match Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program And more! What you will do: Cloud Architecture & Engineering Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions supporting DoD mission requirementsDesign and deploy greenfield Azure environments and hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure servicesDesign Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks, subscription architectures, and management group strategies utilizing Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework guidanceImplement Azure-native monitoring, governance, backup, disaster recovery, and security capabilitiesTroubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and security issuesEvaluate emerging Microsoft cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions supporting mission objectives Identity & Access Management Design, implement, and maintain enterprise hybrid identity solutions utilizing:Microsoft Entra IDMicrosoft Entra ConnectActive DirectoryEnterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) capabilitiesEngineer authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privileged access management solutions Support: Just-in-Time (JIT) accessRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)Zero Trust security models Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities including: Conditional AccessAccess ReviewsEntitlement Management Lifecycle Workflows Privileged Identity Management (PIM)Cloud Networking & Security Design and implement secure Azure networking solutions utilizing: Virtual Networks (VNets)ExpressRouteVPN GatewayAzure FirewallVirtual WANPrivate connectivity services Support compliance with: Risk Management Framework (RMF)Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)DoD cybersecurity requirementsZero Trust initiativesAutomation & Infrastructure as Code Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing: TerraformAzure BicepARM TemplatesSimilar automation technologies Automate cloud administration using: Azure CLIPowerShellPythonComparable scripting languages Systems Engineering & Collaboration Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, systems engineering, and application development teamsSupport Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and accreditation efforts Produce: Architecture documentationEngineering diagramsImplementation guidesStandard operating proceduresTechnical documentation What you will bring: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 12-15 years of relevant experience, ORMaster's degree in a related technical discipline and 10-13 years of relevant experience, ORDoctorate in a related technical discipline, OREquivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience where permitted Technical Qualifications Minimum five (5) years of experience designing and implementing Microsoft Azure enterprise cloud solutionsDemonstrated experience architecting hybrid Azure environments integrating enterprise on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud servicesAdvanced experience with:Microsoft Entra IDMicrosoft Entra ConnectActive DirectoryAWS IAMHybrid identity synchronizationFederationEnterprise identity managementEnterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) solutionsExperience implementing Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities, including:Conditional AccessPolicy Information Points and Policy EnginesAccess ReviewsEntitlement ManagementLifecycle WorkflowsIdentity lifecycle automationExperience implementing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise governance modelsStrong understanding of Azure networking, storage, compute, governance, and security servicesExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code utilizing:TerraformAzure BicepARM TemplatesSimilar technologiesExperience with:Azure CLIPowerShellPythonComparable automation languagesStrong understanding of:Zero Trust architectureIdentity-centric securityCloud security best practicesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsClearance Requirement: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearanceCurrent DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, including one of the following:Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, CASP+ CE, CISSP (Associate or Full), CCSP, CISA, SSCP, GSEC, GCIH, GCED, CND, Other approved IAT Level II certificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert How you will wow us: Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification required/preferredAdditional AWS Professional and/or Specialty Certifications highly desired Cloud Modernization & Multi-Cloud Expertise Experience designing, implementing, and managing hybrid multi-cloud environments integrating Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud initiatives and environments, including:Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC)DoD Joint Tenant Cloud EnvironmentsDoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and related cloud modernization effortsIdentity, Access Management & Zero Trust Understanding of DoD Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) architecture and principlesExperience supporting:Identity FederationIdentity Governance and Administration (IGA)Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiativesSecure access and authorization within DoD cloud environmentsHybrid Cloud Technologies Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud solutions and management platforms, including:Azure ArcAzure Stack HCIAzure LocalEnterprise hybrid cloud management and orchestration platformsCloud-Native Platforms & Containerization Experience deploying and managing cloud-native applications using:Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)KubernetesContainer orchestration and cloud-native platform technologiesSecurity, Compliance & Governance Experience implementing and managing cloud security, compliance, and governance solutions, including:Microsoft Defender for CloudMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft PurviewDevSecOps & Automation Experience designing and implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines utilizing:Azure DevOpsGitHub EnterpriseAbility to integrate security controls, compliance checks, and automation throughout the software development lifecycle JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company. Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too! Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time! Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $96,000.00 - $105,000.00 Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. NOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app. Powered by JazzHR omXMx28W3j