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# Senior Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Aras Corporation
- **Location:** Andover, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Log Analysis, OAuth, OpenID, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Openid Connect, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Datadog, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Okta, Cloud Monitoring, Agentic-AI, Git, Bicep, Cloud Optimization, Terraform
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2b39e5e5-77fc-40ff-a056-b538fb85739b/senior-cloud-engineer

## About the Role

* 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
 * Experience working in Azure Government, Microsoft 365 GCC High, or other sovereign cloud environments.
 * Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SCIM.
 * Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep in production environments.
 * Advanced scripting and automation skills using PowerShell and Git-based CI/CD workflows.
 * Deep understanding of Azure RBAC, Azure Policy, cloud governance, and core networking concepts.
 * Proven ability to establish technical standards, lead design reviews, and influence engineering best practices.
 * Experience supporting regulated, audited, or compliance-driven environments.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document and explain complex technical solutions.
 * Interest in applying AI agents and assistants to operational workflows and automation.

Nice to Have

 * Knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, or FedRAMP compliance requirements.
 * Enterprise-scale Okta administration and identity governance experience.
 * Experience with certificate lifecycle automation and PKI management.
 * Familiarity with Datadog or comparable observability platforms.
 * Experience with FinOps, cloud cost optimization, or cloud financial management.
 * Python or Go development experience for automation and tooling.
 * Relevant certifications such as AZ-305, AZ-500, SC-300, or Terraform Associate.

*This role is designated as hybrid with in-office days are Wednesday and Thursday

## Description

* Own and enhance Azure cloud infrastructure, governance, and platform standards across commercial and sovereign cloud environments.
 * Design, implement, and automate cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep), Azure DevOps, and PowerShell.
 * Lead identity and access management initiatives across Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust frameworks.
 * Manage certificate lifecycle, public key infrastructure (PKI), secrets management, and authentication strategies to ensure secure and reliable operations.
 * Develop and maintain cloud governance, security, compliance, monitoring, and cost optimization practices, including support for CMMC and NIST requirements.
 * Establish observability standards across Azure Monitor, Datadog, and Log Analytics, supporting platform reliability and incident response.
 * Produce architecture documentation, design standards, and operational runbooks while mentoring engineers and leading technical reviews.
 * Partner with infrastructure, networking, security, and operations teams on platform modernization, migration, business continuity, and operational excellence initiatives.