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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Applied Information Sciences, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,000.0 - $182,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Storage, Computer Networks, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology Operations, Integrated Development Environments, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Software Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, HybridCloud, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Docker - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88132892/1 ## About the Role * Active Top Secret Clearance is required * The ability to work on Site in Washington DC * 4 Year Degree Information Technology or related field or Equivalent Experience * 8+ years of Experience Nice to Have Skills * Preferred Experience: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Azure DevOps Engineer. * Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premises systems. * Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible. * Experience with network architecture and security in cloud environments. * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Familiarity with ATO process, findings and remediation activities Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum development environment. ## Description Working@AISAt AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Lead Infrastructure Engineer. * Core Knowledge & Skills: Aligns infrastructure strategy to business goals, leads large projects, applies compliance frameworks, designs high availability/disaster recovery and performance optimization patterns, and shapes deployment pipeline design. * Work & Complexity: Directs cross-team programs, performs advanced tuning, implements high availability/failover architectures, leads audits, plans growth, and manages budgets. * Quality & Independence: Delivers high-quality outcomes, sets team standards, introduces innovative solutions, and makes high-impact decisions. * Teamwork & Communication: Leads the engineering team, develops talent, resolves conflicts, and communicates effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders. * Consulting & Engagement: Provides high-level consulting to leadership, builds roadmaps, negotiates vendor contracts, and sponsors innovation initiatives., AIS is seeking a skilled Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable cloud environments that support mission-critical applications and services. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Microsoft Azure, automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud security to build and maintain modern cloud solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence., * Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. * Provision and configure Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components. * Automate deployment and management processes using tools like Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and PowerShell. Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and availability of cloud environments. * Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. * Collaborate with development and IT operations teams to support application deployment and maintenance. * Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues and incidents. * Provide guidance and training to teams on Azure services and best practices. * Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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