Sr. Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer - 175453

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer to support a leading financial services organization in Bethesda, MD. This position is ONSITE 4 days per week in Bethesda, MD. The Senior Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer will design, build, automate, secure, and support enterprise Microsoft Azure infrastructure. This position requires a strong combination of hands-on Azure infrastructure, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), networking, automation, and production support experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support secure and scalable Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Develop reusable Terraform modules and automated infrastructure deployment workflows.
• Design and support Azure networking, including VNets, subnets, routing, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Private Link, and Private DNS.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or similar technologies.
• Implement and support Azure identity, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex Azure infrastructure, networking, and production issues.
• Collaborate with Security, IT Operations, Architecture, and Development teams.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Strong experience building and deploying Azure infrastructure using Terraform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and infrastructure automation.
• Strong Azure networking experience, including VNets, routing, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Private Link, and DNS.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD technologies.
• Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or similar scripting technologies.
• Experience supporting Azure identity, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Policy, Key Vault, PIM, and Defender for Cloud (highly preferred).
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights (highly preferred).
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized workloads (highly preferred).
• Relevant Microsoft Azure, Terraform, networking, security, or DevOps certifications (highly preferred).
• Experience within financial services or another regulated environment (highly preferred).

Compensation

Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 depending on experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law

Schedule

ONSITE 4 days per week in Bethesda, MD.