Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to provide advanced engineering, operations, and advisory support for CBO's Microsoft cloud environment, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security platforms. This key role will help ensure a resilient, scalable, and secure cloud environment aligned with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207, and FedRAMP Moderate requirements.

Required Experience The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of senior-level experience and be able to work with minimal supervision in the following areas:

• Designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security solutions at enterprise scale
• Supporting hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID environments aligned to Microsoft's tiered security model
• Managing Intune and Windows Autopilot for Windows, macOS, and iOS across 700+ endpoints
• Implementing identity and access solutions, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, privileged access management, least privilege, MFA transitions, Smart Card, and FIDO authentication
• Securing remote PowerShell and Microsoft Graph administrative access while preserving required automation
• Configuring Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview, including Sentinel data-source health reporting and ingest-quality alerting
• Building Power BI dashboards for system health, compliance, spend forecasting, utilization, and Azure budget alerting
• Developing incident-response and disaster-response playbooks integrated with CBO IR and COOP documentation
• Supporting Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint Online

Required Certifications The selected candidate must currently hold and maintain all of the following Microsoft certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate

Work Samples Candidates must provide 2–4 short, personally written technical work samples, not to exceed 5 pages total. Acceptable samples may include design documents, diagrams, PowerShell scripts, change control documentation, SOPs, training materials, or policy documents.

About Nationwide IT Services Working at NIS means being part of a company grounded in purpose, resilience, and a genuine commitment to people. Since 2006, NIS has delivered exceptional services to government customers while supporting the nation, taxpayers, and citizens. NIS continues to evolve through remote work, wellness initiatives, and modern technology while staying true to its mission and commitment to employee growth. Salary range $125,000 to $195,000 annually The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.