Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Azure Enclave Engineer to support a client in the government and defense technology sector by designing, securing, and maintaining highly controlled enclave environments. The Cloud/Systems Architect role is ideal for a senior infrastructure and security professional with deep experience in Azure, enclave architecture, and secure government or hybrid cloud environments.
This position is located in Springfield, VA and is 100% on site.
Active Ts/Sci Required
Responsibilities of the Azure Enclave Engineer:
- Design and architect enclave infrastructure to meet strict security and operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and security implementation guides for Tier 3 and Tier 2 teams.
- Implement and enforce security controls and best practices within enclave environments.
- Collaborate closely with networking, security, and compliance teams to enhance infrastructure security and resilience.
- Conduct infrastructure and security risk assessments and recommend architectural, configuration, and operational improvements.
- Provide strategic IT support and guidance for secure enclave operations.
- Develop Azure architecture diagrams and maintain infrastructure-as-code artifacts.
Qualifications of the Azure Enclave Engineer:
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in enclave architecture, security engineering, or IT infrastructure management.
- At least six months of hands-on experience managing production Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, and identity.
- Strong experience with Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
- Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall configurations.
- Experience creating and managing virtual machines, containers, and Azure storage accounts.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and familiarity with Azure CLI for resource management.
- 5+ years of technical writing experience supporting cloud-based or security-focused systems.
- Working knowledge of Azure Resource Manager, Bicep, and/or Terraform templates.
- Experience supporting hybrid or government cloud environments, including Azure Government and on-premises integrations.
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles such as IAM, network security, encryption, and Zero Trust architectures.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex security concepts to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and auditors.
- Required certifications: CompTIA Security+ and AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), or a higher-level Microsoft certification in lieu of AZ-104. Candidates not currently certified must obtain required certifications within six months of hire.
Compensation for the Azure Enclave Engineer includes:
- Salary range: $170,000 - $210,000 (depending on experience)
- Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on 8/11/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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