Senior Cloud Engineer

Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage core Azure infrastructure components to support mission-critical workloads.

Architect and implement robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies within Azure (Entra ID) to ensure least-privilege access and secure cross-team collaboration.

Implement and maintain security controls and governance aligned with frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.

Build and optimize reusable infrastructure as code (IaC) components and templates for consistent, secure, and scalable deployments.

Define and implement standardized deployment patterns and workflows for production workloads.

Collaborate with other teams (IT, InfoSec, Networking) to understand their requirements and translate them into secure, scalable Azure solutions.

Identify operational bottlenecks and architect innovative solutions that maximize system availability, reliability, and security.

Implement and manage Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions to secure remote access and internal communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline.

5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or DevOps roles.

Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and architectures, with a proven track record of running and scaling production workloads.

Strong expertise in Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Azure AD (Entra ID), RBAC, and Conditional Access.

Demonstrated competency with security compliance frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO, SOC, etc.) and experience implementing technical controls to meet these standards.

Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Bicep, or similar).

Must be able to obtain Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate).

Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) or other container orchestration platforms.

Development experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell, TypeScript).

Experience implementing GitOps practices or CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

Knowledge of multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP) and their architectural differences.

Experience in high-security or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, or similar).

Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and tools (e.g., Cloudflare WARP, Zscaler, Entra Private Access).

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer: $160,000-$213,000