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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Enclave Engineer - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Azure Powershell, Information Technology, Bicep, 3-tier Architectures, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9014300/azure-enclave-engineer ## About the Role * 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. 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