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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Nationwide IT Service, Inc. - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Software Design Documents, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Smart Cards, Microsoft InTune, Deployment Automation - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8992737/senior-microsoft-cloud-engineer ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of senior-level experience and be able to work with minimal supervision in the following areas: * Designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security solutions at enterprise scale, Candidates must provide 2-4 short, personally written technical work samples, not to exceed 5 pages total. Acceptable samples may include design documents, diagrams, PowerShell scripts, change control documentation, SOPs, training materials, or policy documents. ## Description Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to provide advanced engineering, operations, and advisory support for CBO's Microsoft cloud environment, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security platforms. This key role will help ensure a resilient, scalable, and secure cloud environment aligned with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207, and FedRAMP Moderate requirements., * Supporting hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID environments aligned to Microsoft's tiered security model * Managing Intune and Windows Autopilot for Windows, macOS, and iOS across 700+ endpoints * Implementing identity and access solutions, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, privileged access management, least privilege, MFA transitions, Smart Card, and FIDO authentication * Securing remote PowerShell and Microsoft Graph administrative access while preserving required automation * Configuring Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview, including Sentinel data-source health reporting and ingest-quality alerting * Building Power BI dashboards for system health, compliance, spend forecasting, utilization, and Azure budget alerting * Developing incident-response and disaster-response playbooks integrated with CBO IR and COOP documentation * Supporting Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint Online Required Certifications The selected candidate must currently hold and maintain all of the following Microsoft certifications: * Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert * Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert * Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate * Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate * Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate * Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate * Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate ## Related Videos - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Fake or News: LLMs Protect Each Other, Google Predicts Floods, and GitHub Copilot Loves COBOL - Niels Leenheer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1860-fake-or-news-llms-protect-each-other-google-predicts-floods-and-github-copilot-loves-cobol-niels-leenheer) - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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