Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer- 3629947

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to support the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in Washington, DC. With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments. Our clients’ employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.Why Should You Be Interested?Direct hire full-time positionCompetitive base salary and comprehensive benefitsMid-size company with room for growthPosition Title: Senior Microsoft Cloud EngineerPosition Location: On-site – Washington, DCDaily Responsibilities: Microsoft Cloud Platform Engineering: Design, implement, operate, and optimize Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security services to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance in support of Agency mission requirements.Security Architecture & Compliance: Implement/maintain cloud security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), and FedRAMP Moderate requirements, including continuous monitoring, risk mitigation, and security posture management.Identity & Access Management: Administer and secure identity services using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, privileged access controls, and least-privilege models in accordance with Zero Trust principles and Microsoft best practices.Collaboration & Messaging Services: Manage and support Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and related collaboration services, ensuring availability, security, and compliance with organizational policies.Azure Infrastructure & Development Support: Provide engineering support for Azure infrastructure, networking, and application workloads, including configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and integration with on-premises or hybrid environments as applicable.Security Operations Enablement: Configure and manage Microsoft Defender, Purview, and related security platforms to support threat protection, data governance, information protection, and incident response readiness.Change Management & Documentation: Support formal change management processes, maintain technical documentation, and contribute to standard operating procedures to ensure transparency, traceability, and operational continuity.Advisory & Technical Leadership: Serve as a senior technical advisor to Agency stakeholders, collaborating with network, cybersecurity, and cloud teams to resolve complex issues, improve architecture, and support audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.Required Years of Experience (min): Eight years relevant experienceRequired Degree/Certifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology or similar relevant degree.Must have the following current Microsoft credentials:Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Information Security Administrator AssociateThese (or their equivalent prior certifications) should have been maintained for a minimum of 5 years. Expired certifications or certifications never used professionally will not be consideredRequired Experience & Expertise in the following areas:Demonstrated ability to provide senior-level leadership and independent operational support for enterprise Microsoft cloud environments, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Security platforms. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing Microsoft cloud services to ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and mission alignment.Ability to implement and maintain cloud security architectures aligned with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), and FedRAMP Moderate requirements.Advanced ability to implement/manage a hybrid Active Directory Microsoft M365 and Entra environment implementing tiered security standards defined by Microsoft’s security framework.Proven experience creating and managing all aspects of Windows, MacOS, and Apple iOS devices in Intune including compliance and policy delivery.Proven experience creating/managing Autopilot delivery of operating system images and use of policy and on-demand delivery of software using Intune for environments of at least 700 endpointsExperience locking down remote PowerShell access for administrative tasks in Entra and Azure across all related APIs to allow necessary administration.Advanced proficiency in identity and access management, including Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, privileged access management, and least-privilege access models, including the implementation and minimal impact transition between MFA providers, implementation of 3rd party MFA as an Entra provider, and implementation of Smart Card and FIDO based key authentication methods across Windows and MacOS systems.Experience managing and supporting collaboration and messaging services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and related Microsoft 365 workloads.Capability to provide Azure infrastructure and application support, including cloud networking, workload configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and hybrid integration where applicable.Hands-on experience configuring and managing Microsoft security platforms, including Defender, Sentinel, and Purview.Demonstrated ability to manage and configure data sources feeding into Microsoft Sentinel including ongoing health reporting and alerting on ingest log data quality.Ability to support and comply with formal change management processes, produce and maintain technical documentation, training materials, and contribute to standard operating procedures.Demonstrated capacity to act as a senior technical advisor, collaborating with Agency engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues and support audits, assessments, and reviews.Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision, exercising sound independent judgment and technical authority in maintaining a secure, resilient, and compliant Microsoft cloud environment.Implement automated reporting/dashboard creation using Power BI and other Microsoft tools.Must have proven experience setting up spending budget configurations in Azure including alerting and reporting for potential overages against budgets.Implement incident response and disaster response playbook responses as clearly written practical procedural documents that integrate into Agency’s existing IR and COOP documentation and procedural documents.Required Clearance:Public Trust Tier 2 clearance level and background check.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $155k++Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.