Lead Azure Systems Engineer

ZP Group•Reston, VA

27d•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Azure Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact Enterprise Technology team supporting a global hybrid cloud environment. This is a strategic, client-facing engineering role based in a on-site capacity in Reston, VA. The position focuses on cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient Azure solutions.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in cloud engineering roles with a focus on Azure infrastructure.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure services including Virtual Networks, App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Resource Manager.
Deep understanding of Azure security and compliance frameworks (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy).
Proven expertise in IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
Experience with hybrid cloud deployments and integration of on-premises systems.
Must hold Azure certifications (minimum: Azure Administrator).
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to lead technical discussions and present solutions to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with M365, Intune, PP&C, UEM, and IAM platforms is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as an Azure SME for enterprise stakeholders, providing hands-on support across IaaS, PaaS, and Serverless environments.
Lead cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and optimization efforts across production and development environments.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates to automate deployments and enforce consistency.
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to architect hybrid solutions integrating on-premises and cloud resources.
Monitor and analyze Azure environments to ensure performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
Investigate and resolve complex infrastructure issues escalated from support teams or identified during design reviews.
Conduct architecture workshops and technical deep-dives with internal teams to shape secure and sustainable cloud strategies.
Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Create and maintain detailed documentation including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures.
Support integration of M365, Intune, PP&C, UEM, and IAM platforms into the broader cloud ecosystem.