Sr. Cloud Engineer

Description Remote Our client is seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure) to design, deploy, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure for federal customers. The role includes implementing scalable cloud solutions, automating infrastructure deployment, supporting hybrid-cloud architectures, and ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD frameworks. The position requires Azure engineering expertise, Infrastructure as Code proficiency, DevOps experience, and a commitment to building secure and resilient environments. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. Salary: $140,000 - $160,000/ yr. w2 Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and services. Manage Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Managed Disks, and Azure Active Directory. Support cloud modernization initiatives and enterprise infrastructure optimization. Automate cloud provisioning and configuration using Terraform, ARM Templates, and Ansible. Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, and Bash. Create reusable infrastructure templates and deployment frameworks. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Jenkins. Support automated deployments, testing, and release management processes. Implement Azure security best practices including RBAC, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure DDoS Protection, and encryption. Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD security requirements. Support vulnerability remediation and security monitoring efforts. Monitor environments with Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Activity Logs. Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and optimize performance. Configure and manage Azure networking, including VNets, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway. Support hybrid-cloud integrations and migrations using Azure Migrate, Azure Arc, and Azure Site Recovery. Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using Azure Backup and storage lifecycle policies. Partner with DevOps, Security, Engineering, and Government stakeholders and provide technical guidance for Azure architecture and operations. Experience Requirements Active Secret Security Clearance. 5+ years in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Systems Administration, or related fields. 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure engineering experience. 3+ years with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. 3+ years building and managing CI/CD pipelines. 4+ years of PowerShell scripting. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub, and Ansible. Experience supporting hybrid-cloud and on-premises integrations. Strong understanding of Azure networking services including VNets, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and Application Gateway. Experience implementing cloud security controls and compliance requirements. Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, Bash, YAML, and JSON. Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills. Education Requirements