Azure Cloud Engineer, Senior with Security Clearance

Responsibilities
Technica Corporation is seeking highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer, Senior. We are seeking an Azure Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to support the design, implementation, and operation of cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. This role combines Azure architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps automation, and security remediation. You will work closely with development and operations teams to modernize infrastructure, strengthen security posture, and support key migration efforts.

Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure, including compute, network, and storage services. Modernize the infrastructure repository by bringing unmanaged Azure resources into source control and refactoring IaC (primarily PowerShell). Automate deployments and operational workflows using Infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and scripting. Analyze and remediate Azure scan findings, focusing on critical and high‑priority issues to meet security and compliance standards.

Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot cloud environments to ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide guidance on Azure best practices. Configure CI/CD pipelines. The position would be located at a government facility in Washington, D.C. and require work to be performed onsite. Any hybrid work schedule would require customer approval. The government has established policies for on-site vs hybrid work which varies across divisions and contracts.

Where allowed, remote work must be coordinated with the team lead and/or government POC, ensuring there is zero interruption with the delivery of our services. The annual base salary range for this position is $136,500 – $174,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Technica considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, location, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Requirements Active Top-Secret with SCI and CI Poly eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles. Strong proficiency with Azure services, automation, and IaC (PowerShell, ARM, Terraform or Ansible a plus). Experience with cloud security remediation, compliance, and governance. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Desired Microsoft Azure certifications (Architect, Administrator, DevOps Engineer) or AWS certifications. Experience with hybrid cloud, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and advanced networking. Gitlab CI/CD.