Azure Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Azure Engineer
Location: 3 days per week onsite in DC Clearance Required: Secret
Contract to Hire Top Skills Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation
Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure Il5 and Il6 environment
Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing
Managing ‘Replication Traffic’ over ExpressRoute/VPN and configuration isolation VNET’s for testing
Act as the POC for all Azure networking issues, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership.

Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability
Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations
Experience with building and managing Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
Work with, support and mentor System Administrators in the support of administrating accounts, configuring VMs, implementation of monitoring tools, and patch management.

Work with Cloud Architect to support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations, utilizing automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations. Oversee all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each VM or server).

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.

Experience: 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
5+ years Azure Il5/IL6 environments Required Certification(s): CompTIA Security+ is required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
Other work-dependent certifications a plus

Required Skills: Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation
Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure Il5 and Il6 environment
Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN
Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor Desired Qualifications: Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required: Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Experience working in Federal or State government environments
Ability to work independently and remotely If interested, Please reach at us 202.828.3494 or email or