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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - Microsoft Azure - **Company:** HYERTEK INC. - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data as a Services, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Microsoft Dynamics, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Runbook, Systems Integration, Azure Service Bus, Scripting, Microsoft Power Automate, Cloud Monitoring, Bicep, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Api Management, Key Vault - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8974692/cloud-engineer-microsoft-azure ## About the Role 4+ years of hands-on Azure engineering experience across infrastructure, DevOps, and platform services. - Demonstrated experience with infrastructure-as-code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions). - Working knowledge of Azure networking, identity (Entra ID), and core platform services (App Service, Functions, AKS, Storage, Key Vault). - Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation and operational tooling. - Familiarity with monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. - Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills. - Comfort working independently across multiple concurrent engagements., Experience with Azure Government, GCC, or GCC High environments and the architectural constraints they impose. - Familiarity with DoD IL4/IL5 workloads or FedRAMP-aligned environments. - Experience integrating with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, or Dynamics 365 from an infrastructure perspective. - Microsoft certifications: AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-204 (Developer), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert), or AZ-305 (Solutions Architect Expert). - Familiarity with the Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework. ## Description Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform; treat infrastructure as a versioned, peer-reviewed deliverable. - Build and operate CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for application and infrastructure delivery. - Deploy and integrate Azure platform services - App Service, Functions, AKS, API Management, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and supporting data services. - Configure and manage Entra ID (Azure AD), conditional access, managed identities, and role-based access control across workloads. Implement networking - VNets, NSGs, private endpoints, ExpressRoute, hub-and-spoke topologies - aligned to federal security requirements. - Operate and tune Azure environments for cost, performance, and reliability; build dashboards and alerting in Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. - Partner with security engineers to apply Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and policy-as-code controls; remediate findings and support audit activities. - Collaborate with developers and architects to design well-architected solutions, applying the Azure Well-Architected Framework principles. - Document architectures, runbooks, and as-built records suitable for customer handoff. - Support incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvement across managed environments. - Stay current on Azure service evolution and bring relevant capabilities into delivery patterns. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## 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) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-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)