Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer

In this position, we will deliver enhanced capabilities and services to implement and operate an enterprise ITSM solution, enterprise service desk, endpoint management and security solution, as well as CONUS/OCONUS field support and life cycle support for end user devices to enable the DAF to transition focus from IT operations to mission operations., * Lead the design, engineering, and deployment of complex Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions within enterprise DoD IL5 Azure environments.

• Serve as the technical lead for Azure deployments, translating application team requirements into scalable, secure, and operationally sustainable cloud solutions from initial design through production implementation.
• Architect, deploy, and configure Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, identity services, application hosting, and supporting platform components.
• Lead the deployment and integration of enterprise SaaS applications, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containerized workloads, and supporting Azure services, resolving complex technical and architectural challenges.
• Design and implement cloud networking solutions, including Virtual Networks, DNS, Private Endpoints, Azure Firewall, network security configurations, and hybrid connectivity to support application deployments.
• Develop and implement reusable Azure Bicep, ARM, and Terraform templates to standardize infrastructure provisioning, accelerate deployments, and reduce manual configuration errors.
• Develop and support Azure DevOps pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated deployment processes to enable consistent, repeatable infrastructure and application deployments.
• Independently drive technical solutioning and coordinate with application teams, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, Microsoft partners, and other stakeholders to resolve deployment dependencies and deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex Azure infrastructure, application integration, networking, and performance issues while recommending architectural improvements and optimizing deployed solutions.
• Ensure deployed solutions align with DoD IL5 security requirements, Zero Trust principles, and applicable cloud architecture standards while balancing mission requirements, performance, and operational efficiency., 1. Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400). 2. Experience supporting large-scale federal or Department of Defense cloud modernization programs. 3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cloud engineering, cybersecurity, networking, and application teams to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.

• 15+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience).
• Active Secret clearance
• DoD 8570/8140-compliant cybersecurity certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or an approved equivalent appropriate.
• Extensive hands-on experience engineering, deploying, and managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure in enterprise environments.
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), including Azure Bicep, ARM templates, and/or Terraform.
• Strong troubleshooting, scripting, and automation skills using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and automated deployment processes.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking, including Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, DNS, and hybrid connectivity.