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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Aveshka, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, System Configuration, Data Governance, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows PowerShell, Power BI, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft SharePoint, Smart Cards, System Availability, Microsoft InTune, Deployment Automation - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=45187082a930569f ## About the Role Do you have experience in macOS administration?, * Must be a US Citizen * 5+ years of currently maintained Microsoft certifications across enterprise cloud, security, identity, and endpoint domains (see Required Certifications below). * Demonstrated senior-level, independent experience administering enterprise Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security platforms. * Hands-on experience implementing Zero Trust architectures aligned to NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207, and FedRAMP Moderate. * Advanced hybrid AD/Entra identity management, Conditional Access, PAM, and modern authentication (Smart Card/FIDO/MFA). * Proven Intune/Autopilot endpoint management experience at 700+ device scale across Windows, macOS, and iOS. * Hands-on configuration of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview. * Experience building Power BI reporting/dashboards and managing Azure budget/cost governance. ## Description Softtek Government Solutions (SGS) is seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to support the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Microsoft Cloud Operations Engineering Services task order. 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