Cloud Engineer Azure

Salary: $187,200 - 197,600 per year

• We require an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• We require at least 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, focused on Azure.
• We require deep familiarity with Azure security tools, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, and RMF.
• We require strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and CI/CD toolchains.
• We require proficiency in Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, load balancers, ExpressRoute, and hybrid connectivity.
• We require hands-on experience with Docker and AKS for scalable service deployments.
• We require fluency in PowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML/JSON for cloud infrastructure automation.
• An Azure certification, such as Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or equivalent, is preferred.
• Experience supporting federal agencies or DoD cloud environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or Event Grid is preferred.
• Knowledge of Azure Cost Management and FinOps practices is preferred.
• We require the ability to work onsite in Washington, DC, five days per week, and to commute or relocate there before starting.

• We expect you to deploy, configure, and maintain Azure services, including virtual machines, VNets, storage, and Azure Active Directory.
• You will automate infrastructure deployments with Terraform, ARM templates, and Ansible.
• You will implement security controls, including RBAC, IAM policies, NSGs, Key Vault, and Azure Policy, to support federal compliance.
• You will design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
• You will monitor systems and tune performance with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• You will configure cloud networking services, including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Load Balancers, and Azure Front Door.
• You will deploy and manage Docker containers and AKS.
• You will write PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripts for system administration, automation, and monitoring.
• You will build resilient architectures using Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and multi-region strategies.
• You will collaborate with security, development, operations, and other stakeholders to align cloud solutions with mission, operational, and security objectives.

• ARM
• Active Directory
• Ansible
• Azure
• Bash
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• GitHub
• IAM
• Support
• JSON
• Jenkins
• PowerShell
• Python
• RBAC
• Security
• Terraform
• VPN
• Kubernetes
• Serverless

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We are seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer – Azure to support critical cloud infrastructure in a high-impact federal environment. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable Azure environments in alignment with federal standards and mission objectives. This is an in-person, 1099 contract position in Washington, DC, onsite five days per week, with an expected 40-hour workweek and pay of $90–$95 per hour. The contract offers no benefits.

last updated 42 week of 2026