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# DevOps Cloud Engineering Consultant- CTJ- TS/SCI

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $77,900.0 - $156,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Virtual Desktops, Scrum Methodology, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Azure AKS, Cloud Migration, Azure Resource Manager
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9214219/devops-cloud-engineering-consultant-ctj-tssci

## About the Role

* DevOps, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, systems administration, or related technical experience
 * Hands-on experience with:
 + Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, or similar technologies
 + Azure DevOps (ADO) and CI/CD automation
 + Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container technologies
 + Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
 + Azure DNS and Azure Firewall
 + Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
 + 3-5 years experience in cloud modernization and transformation initiatives within classified or regulated environments (IL4, IL5, and/or IL6 preferred).
 + Implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, or similar technologies.
 + Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices
 + Experience deploying, and optimizing Azure solutions, including:
o Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
o Azure DevOps (ADO) Server and CI/CD automation
o Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
o Containers and container orchestration platforms
o Azure DNS
o Azure Firewall
o Microsoft Entra ID

## Description

As a DevOps Cloud Engineering Consultant you will support the design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure technologies. Working as part of a DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure team, this role partners with customers, systems integrators, architects, and engineers to modernize infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and accelerate cloud adoption in classified and regulated environments.

The consultant contributes to cloud platform engineering initiatives through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD automation, container orchestration, and cloud operations while ensuring solutions align with security, compliance, and operational requirements.

This opportunity will allow you to:

 * Accelerate your career growth by leading complex cloud transformation initiatives.
 * Hone your skills in cloud-native technologies and secure automation practices.
 * Develop business acumen by aligning DevOps strategies with customer goals and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

 * TECHNICAL DELIVERY
 * Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Bicep, ARM templates, and Azure-native services
 * Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO)
 * Deploy, configure, and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized workloads
 * Support cloud migration and infrastructure modernization activities
 * Implement and maintain Azure platform services including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Azure DNS, Azure Firewall, and Azure networking solutions
 * Configure and support identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
 * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud infrastructure, platform, and deployment issues
 * Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions
 * Participate in Agile and DevOps practices including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement activities
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures