Azure Cloud Engineer

This is a fully funded opening for a Azure Cloud Architect / Senior Cloud Engineer supporting a Department of Commerce Agency. Candidates need to have proven Azure migration experience in order to be considered., We are seeking experienced Cloud Engineers and Cloud Architects to support a large-scale cloud modernization effort for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This role will focus on migrating, modernizing, securing, and optimizing mission-critical systems within Azure Government environments., Architect and implement secure, scalable Azure Government cloud solutions Design cloud-native data platforms, analytics solutions, and data pipelines Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep Establish and enforce Azure security best practices, including: Azure AD RBAC Least-privilege access Encryption and key management NIST-compliant security controls Apply DISA STIG and CIS benchmark standards across cloud environments Lead architecture reviews, technical documentation, and cloud governance initiatives Drive FinOps strategies to improve cost management and operational efficiency Mentor engineering teams on Azure best practices and cloud-native architectures Modernization Initiatives Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government Migrate NTIA’s Secret environment to Azure Secret Cloud Improve security, administration, and operational resiliency of Spectrum IT systems Modernize applications through configuration-level enhancements and cloud optimization Transition eligible applications to Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings Re-platform applications that can leverage cloud-native Azure services Rehost applications to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) when PaaS is not feasible Utilize the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework to guide modernization efforts Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 single-tenant Azure architecture to support secure government operations

10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or infrastructure modernization Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure Government Cloud Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework Hands-on expertise with: Azure services and architecture Terraform, Bicep, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Cloud networking and security Automation and orchestration Experience with: Ansible PowerShell DSC Modern development tools and scripting languages Strong understanding of FedRAMP, NIST, DISA STIGs, and CIS security standards, The ideal candidate combines deep Azure Government experience, strong infrastructure and security expertise, and a proven track record leading large-scale federal cloud migration and modernization initiatives.