ME00410-Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer 4

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Job Summary

• Seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable cloud solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem
• This role is critical to modernizing infrastructure, enabling cloud-native applications, and supporting mission-critical services in a hybrid or fully cloud environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions to support enterprise workloads and digital transformation initiatives
• Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Collaborate with security, networking, and DevOps teams to enforce governance, compliance, and automation standards
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning across Azure services (VMs, Azure Functions, AKS, App Services, etc.)
• Support hybrid environments through services such as Azure Arc, Azure Stack, and ExpressRoute
• Manage identity and access using Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, and RBAC
• Optimize cloud spend and usage through FinOps practices and cost management tools
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in architecture reviews and strategic planning

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 3+ years focused on Microsoft Azure
• Expert knowledge of core Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and security
• Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep/ Terraform)
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification
• Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (e.g., integrating Azure with on-prem or AWS)
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Experience supporting mission-critical or government workloads

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.