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# Top Secret cleared Azure Local Engineer

- **Company:** ClearBridge Technology Group
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Firmware, Interoperability, Release Management, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8997026/top-secret-cleared-azure-local-engineer

## About the Role

* Ability to work 100% onsite
 * Active DoD Top Secret clearance
 * Hands-on experience with Azure Local lifecycle management
 * Strong knowledge of Dell AX systems supporting Microsoft Azure Local
 * Experience working in multi-vendor environments, including coordination with hardware, software, and platform partners
 * Solid understanding of Microsoft Azure Local architecture, releases, and roadmap direction
 * Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, including upgrade procedures, operational guides, and support documentation
 * Ability to determine and document support matrices across infrastructure platforms, software versions, and validated configurations
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills
 * Ability to work independently and drive technical tasks through completion

Desired Skills:

 * Experience with Dell integrated systems, hyperconverged infrastructure, or hybrid cloud platforms
 * Familiarity with Microsoft lifecycle guidance, release management, and platform validation processes
 * Experience supporting platform upgrades, interoperability testing, and change management
 * Knowledge of supportability considerations across firmware, drivers, operating system versions, and Azure Local software releases
 * Experience engaging directly with Microsoft and OEM/vendor support teams

## Description

Our client, located in Norfolk, VA, is currently in need of a Top Secret cleared Azure Local Engineer for a 7 month contract. The consultant will work onsite in support of Azure Local activities across Dell AX systems., * Own and support Azure Local lifecycle management activities across Dell AX platforms

 * Manage and coordinate upgrades, updates, and maintenance procedures for Azure Local environments
 * Manage and coordinate upgrades, updates, and maintenance procedures for the Dell AX platforms deployed
 * Evaluate and validate Dell AX system compatibility with Microsoft Azure Local releases
 * Work with Dell, Microsoft, and other third-party vendors to support integration requirements within Azure Local environments
 * Track and assess future Microsoft Azure enhancements and determine potential impact to Dell-supported solutions
 * Develop, maintain, and improve upgrade runbooks, procedures, and operational documentation


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