Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME - Azure Endpoint Management

Cb•Albuquerque, NM

7h•$199,000 - $209,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SarelaTech is seeking a senior technical contributor to support mission-critical Department of Defense programs in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, or Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role architects, engineers, implements, and sustains secure hybrid cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), including greenfield cloud infrastructure, endpoint management, and security solutions in highly secure enterprise environments. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams and may provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers. An active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access is required. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 12 or more years of relevant experience, though additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Candidates must also hold a current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, with at least five years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions. Compensation is $199,000–$209,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 12 or more years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
At least five years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions.
Extensive experience designing and deploying Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services.
Demonstrated experience architecting hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure and AWS.
Hands-on experience implementing and administering Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Experience managing enterprise endpoint security, device compliance, application deployment, endpoint configuration, data governance, information protection, and Data Loss Prevention.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation.
Experience automating cloud administration using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI, and/or AWS CLI.
Strong understanding of cloud networking, enterprise security, Zero Trust architecture, NIST cybersecurity guidance, and RMF.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in dynamic, mission-focused engineering organizations.
Familiarity with cloud-connected endpoints, remote users, virtual devices, and non-persistent endpoints.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification.
Additional AWS Professional or Specialty certifications.
Experience supporting Department of Defense cloud modernization initiatives.
Familiarity with the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC), DoD Joint Tenant environments, or other enterprise cloud initiatives.
Understanding of the DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and cloud adoption across the Joint Force.
Familiarity with Trellix and Tanium in on-premises environments.
Experience supporting Zero Trust implementation initiatives within DoD environments.
Experience with Windows 365 Cloud PC.
Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.
Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.
Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD automation pipelines.
Previous experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring cloud engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure hybrid cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure and AWS.
Design and deploy greenfield cloud environments for Department of Defense mission requirements.
Develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with DoD cybersecurity guidance and Zero Trust principles.
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
Design and administer Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Server, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
Engineer secure networking solutions connecting on-premises infrastructure with Azure and AWS environments.
Implement cloud-native monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and security services.
Automate cloud deployments and operational processes using scripting and command-line tools such as PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, and AWS CLI.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, networking, and application development teams to deliver integrated cloud solutions.
Support system accreditation and ensure compliance with DoD security policies, NIST guidance, and Risk Management Framework requirements.
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions that support mission objectives.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and undertake technical leadership responsibilities as required.