Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to provide advanced engineering, operational, and advisory support for the enterprise cloud environments of a Government agency. In this role, you will act as a senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security platforms. Your primary mission will be to ensure a resilient, scalable, and highly secure cloud architecture that strictly aligns with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), and FedRAMP Moderate control requirements. Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Engineering: Design, operate, and optimize Microsoft 365, Azure infrastructure, and hybrid Active Directory environments to ensure high availability and performanceManage Azure networking, infrastructure workloads, and hybrid integrationsOversee enterprise collaboration platforms, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online Identity, Access & Endpoint Management: Administer Identity and Access Management (IAM) using Microsoft Entra IDEnforce Zero Trust principles through Conditional Access, least-privilege models, and privileged access controlsLead transitions between MFA providers and implement Smart Card/FIDO-based key authentication for Windows and macOS systemsManage a fleet of 700+ endpoints (Windows, macOS, iOS) using Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot for zero-touch OS imaging and policy delivery Security Operations & Automation: Configure and manage Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview for threat protection, data governance, and continuous risk mitigationManage Microsoft Sentinel data sources, proactively monitoring log ingestion health and data qualityLock down remote PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API access for admin tasks while enabling automated headless operations (e.g., Exchange Online mailbox provisioning)Develop Incident Response and Disaster Recovery playbooks tailored to the CBO environment Required Qualifications & Experience Experience: Proven, senior-level technical leadership in managing complex enterprise Microsoft environments, hybrid Active Directory, and Zero Trust implementationsDocumentation: Ability to write clear, practical technical documentation, architectural diagrams, procedural runbooks, and PowerShell scripts (candidates will be asked to provide 2-4 short writing samples)Autonomy: High capability to perform complex engineering duties with minimal supervision while navigating strict government change-management processes Mandatory Certifications Candidates must hold the following current Microsoft certifications (or equivalent prior versions) and have maintained them for a minimum of 5 years: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate Powered by JazzHR OZy1AT8L4C