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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Windows/Azure Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Industrial Staffing Services Incorporated - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $137,280.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Federated Identity Management, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, OAuth, OpenID, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Server Virtualization, Single Sign-On, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Load Balancing, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud, 3-tier Architectures, Puppet, Servicenow - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18499812?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18499812%2FSenior-Windows-Azure-Infrastructure-Engineer-D-C-Washington ## About the Role * 8+ years of progressive Windows infrastructure engineering or architecture experience with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience. * 6+ years of experience supporting cloud operations, engineering, or related environments. * 3+ years of senior or lead-level experience with enterprise Windows architecture and design. * Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID. * Experience with IAM, SSO, RBAC, federated identity, SAML, OIDC, and OAuth. * Experience with PKI and Active Directory Certificate Services. * Experience with PowerShell and/or another scripting language. * Knowledge of Windows networking, including DNS, VPNs, load balancers, and related technologies. * Familiarity with federal security frameworks and standards, including NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, CIS, and/or STIG. * Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and client-facing communication skills. * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification required. * Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification, such as Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent, required. * U.S. citizenship required. * Must be eligible for and successfully complete a Public Trust investigation. * Must reside in the greater Washington, DC area. * Must be available to provide onsite support at the client location as needed. ## Description TheSenior Windows/Azure Infrastructure Engineer serves as a senior technical resource and Tier 3 escalation point for enterprise Microsoft infrastructure. This role focuses on Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, enterprise PKI, identity and access management, security, automation, and hybrid-cloud environments. The position is responsible for designing secure and scalable infrastructure, resolving complex technical issues, establishing technical standards, and supporting modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong enterprise architecture experience and can work effectively with technical teams and customer leadership., * Design, engineer, and support enterprise Windows infrastructure and Microsoft Azure environments. * Serve as a senior escalation point for Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, identity and access management, and Windows Server issues. * Design and maintain Active Directory Certificate Services and enterprise PKI solutions. * Support Azure architecture, governance, RBAC, SSO, Zero Trust, and hybrid-cloud integrations. * Configure, maintain, and upgrade Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 environments. * Support physical and virtual server infrastructure, networking, storage, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, permissions, and file services. * Develop automation and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar tools. * Support security engineering, vulnerability remediation, CIS/STIG hardening, and federal compliance requirements. * Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and perform root-cause analysis. * Manage technical changes, incidents, and service requests through ServiceNow. * Develop technical documentation, standard operating procedures, diagrams, technical designs, and presentations. * Collaborate with technical teams and customer leadership on infrastructure architecture and modernization initiatives. * Provide occasional after-hours or weekend support when required. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Advanced Cypress: custom assertions and tasks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/790-advanced-cypress-custom-assertions-and-tasks) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)