Azure Cloud Engineer, Senior Level

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Department: Cloud Egnineering

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer at Independent Software, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise-level Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions. You will play a key role in developing secure, scalable cloud environments, overseeing complex migrations, and establishing cloud governance and operational standards.

You will work with technical teams and organizational stakeholders to:

• Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies that support business and operational needs.
• Lead large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Provide advanced technical guidance, resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues, and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Drive improvements in cloud security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Architect and deploy enterprise-grade Azure environments, including hybrid and multi-region cloud solutions.
• Lead Microsoft 365 integrations involving Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Single Sign-On (SSO), Conditional Access, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Defender.
• Plan and execute large-scale migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Azure and Microsoft 365, including Active Directory, email, and file shares.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or PowerShell DSC.
• Establish and manage cloud governance policies, cost optimization strategies, resource tagging, and policy enforcement.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex Azure and Microsoft 365 issues involving compute, networking, identity, and productivity services.
• Mentor junior and intermediate cloud engineers and contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies, recommend improvements, and implement cloud best practices.

• Candidates must possess at least one current Microsoft Azure certification.

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
• Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
• Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something bigger.

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We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.