Lead Cloud Engineer (Azure)

ZP GroupReston, VA
25d$140,000 - $150,000Onsite

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.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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