Senior Azure Cloud Architect - DoD Security & IAM Leader

Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure with TS/SCI job at Maania Consultancy Services. Fort Belvoir, VA. Primary Responsibilities: Design, implement, and secure Azure-based cloud architectures in alignment with DoD mission objectives and cybersecurity standards. Lead configuration, deployment, and management of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD for centralized identity, single sign-on (SSO), and role-based access control (RBAC) across Azure tenants and subscriptions. Integrate federated identity solutions with AWS Identity Center, Okta, or on-premises Active Directory. Develop and enforce Azure governance frameworks, including Azure Policy, Management Groups, and Blueprints, ensuring alignment with DoD Zero Trust and least-privilege principles. Architect and secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and DoD on-premises networks, ensuring consistent identity and access management acrossclouds. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions comply with DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, FedRAMP High, and NIST 800-53 controls. Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Bicep, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. Required Qualifications: BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 5+ years of experience designing and implementing secure Azure-based solutions in enterprise or government environments. Proven expertise in Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, Azure RBAC, and Conditional Access. Experience with multi-cloud identity integration (Azure + AWS or GCP). Strong understanding of federated identity, SAML/OIDC protocols, and cross- cloud authentication mechanisms. Familiarity with Azure Government (DoD), FedRAMP, and DISA STIG compliance frameworks. Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, and CI/CD automation. Must be able to present designs and plans to technical leadership personnel and boards for approvals. Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or equivalent). DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr