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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure) - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Concord, NH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, DDoS Mitigation, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, SQL Azure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Release Management, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, Software Vulnerability Management, YAML, Load Balancing, Cloud Monitoring, Delivery Pipeline, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Jenkins - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3385169072&tx=UT5046TYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Our client is seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure) to design, deploy, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure for federal customers. The role includes implementing scalable cloud solutions, automating infrastructure deployment, supporting hybrid-cloud architectures, and ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD frameworks. The position requires Azure engineering expertise, Infrastructure as Code proficiency, DevOps experience, and a commitment to building secure and resilient environments., * Active Secret Security Clearance. * 5+ years in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Systems Administration, or related fields. * 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure engineering. * 3+ years with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. * 3+ years building and managing CI/CD pipelines. * 4+ years of PowerShell scripting. * Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub, and Ansible. * Experience with hybrid-cloud and on-premises integrations. * Strong understanding of Azure networking services including VNets, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and Application Gateway. * Experience implementing cloud security controls and compliance requirements. * Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, Bash, YAML, and JSON. * Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills. ## Description * Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and services. * Manage Azure Virtual Machines, VNets, Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Managed Disks, and Azure Active Directory. * Support cloud modernization initiatives and enterprise infrastructure optimization. * Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform, ARM Templates, and Ansible. * Develop automation with PowerShell, Python, and Bash. Create reusable templates and deployment frameworks. * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Jenkins. Support automated deployments, testing, and release management. * Implement Azure security best practices including RBAC, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure DDoS Protection, and encryption for data at rest and in transit. * Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD requirements. Support vulnerability remediation and security monitoring. * Monitor environments with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Activity Logs. Troubleshoot and optimize performance. * Configure and manage networking including VNets, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway. * Support hybrid-cloud integrations with on-premises environments. Assist with migrations using Azure Migrate, Azure Arc, and Azure Site Recovery. * Implement backup and recovery with Azure Backup. Manage storage lifecycle policies and snapshot automation. 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