Lead Azure System Engineer

ZP Group•Reston, VA

27d•$150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Azure Systems Engineer to join a high-impact, cross-functional engineering team. This individual will play a strategic role in designing, implementing, and optimizing secure and scalable Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will collaborate with enterprise technology leaders and cross-disciplinary teams to drive innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across hybrid environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
4+ years of experience in Azure Cloud Engineering or similar role.
Deep understanding of Azure service models (Serverless, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Proven experience with cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization.
Azure certifications required (minimum: Azure Administrator).
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

Architect, implement, and manage scalable Azure cloud infrastructure solutions.
Ensure high availability, performance, and security of Azure resources across environments.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to deploy hybrid cloud/on-prem solutions.
Monitor and optimize infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues escalated from Help Desk or identified during design phases.
Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and industry best practices.
Create and maintain detailed system documentation including architecture diagrams and test plans.
Experience with M365, Intune, PP&C, UEM, and IAM is a strong plus.