Lead Cloud Engineer (Azure)

ZP Group•Reston, VA

25d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team on-site in Reston VA. The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will play a pivotal role within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team, leading efforts to architect, deploy, and enhance our Azure-based cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of Azure services, cloud security principles, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), along with a passion for innovation and a drive for continuous operational improvement.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering or a comparable role.
Strong understanding of Azure service models including Serverless, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
Proven experience with cloud security frameworks, compliance standards, and cost management tools (e.g., Azure Policy, Security Center).
Azure certification required (at least Azure Administrator level)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Architect and manage resilient, secure, and scalable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Maintain optimal performance, availability, and security across cloud environments.
Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) to automate deployments and configurations.
Partner with internal teams to implement hybrid cloud strategies integrating on-premises systems.
Continuously monitor and fine-tune cloud infrastructure for efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues identified during development or escalated from support teams.
Stay informed on the latest Azure innovations and industry standards to inform strategic decisions.
Produce and update detailed technical documentation including system designs, architecture diagrams, and testing protocols.
Familiarity with M365, Intune, PP&C, UEM, and IAM is highly desirable.