Azure Cloud Engineer, Senior Level

Independent Software•Columbia, MD

About The Position

As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer at Independent Software, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise-level Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions. You will develop secure, scalable cloud environments, oversee complex migrations, and establish cloud governance and operational standards. Working with technical teams and organizational stakeholders, you will shape cloud architecture to support business and operational needs, lead migration and modernization initiatives, provide advanced technical guidance, resolve complex infrastructure issues, mentor less experienced engineers, and improve cloud security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. The role requires at least one current Microsoft Azure certification and an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph. Independent Software describes its culture as collaborative, employee-first, and focused on integrity and innovation. It offers opportunities to support national security missions, access ongoing training and mentorship, and pursue career development, with competitive compensation, benefits, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Must possess at least one current Microsoft Azure certification.
Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy enterprise-grade Azure environments, including hybrid and multi-region cloud solutions.
Lead Microsoft 365 integrations involving Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Single Sign-On (SSO), Conditional Access, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Defender.
Plan and execute large-scale migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Azure and Microsoft 365, including Active Directory, email, and file shares.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or PowerShell DSC.
Establish and manage cloud governance policies, cost optimization strategies, resource tagging, and policy enforcement.
Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex Azure and Microsoft 365 issues involving compute, networking, identity, and productivity services.
Mentor junior and intermediate cloud engineers and contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing.
Stay current with Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies, recommend improvements, and implement cloud best practices.
Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies that support business and operational needs.
Lead large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
Provide advanced technical guidance and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
Drive improvements in cloud security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.