Cloud Architect

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure & IaC Focus)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize secure, scalable Azure infrastructure supporting enterprise systems and modern applications. This is a hands-on role focused on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud networking, and establishing consistent, scalable cloud practices.

This individual will take ownership of key infrastructure initiatives, helping to standardize deployments, improve reliability, and enhance the overall Azure environment in close partnership with Security, IT Operations, and Development teams.

Location & Compensation

• 4 days onsite in Bethesda, MD
• $150K–$200K total compensation, plus bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support Azure infrastructure across compute, storage, and core platform services
• Rebuild and optimize existing Azure environments to improve performance and scalability
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM
• Establish automated, repeatable deployment pipelines and eliminate manual configurations
• Design secure Azure networking, ensuring internal communication and segmented architectures
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and resiliency strategies
• Partner with development teams to enable secure, scalable application integrations
• Contribute to architecture discussions and drive best practices across the environment

First 30–60 Days

• First 30 days:
• Learn the current Azure environment and identify gaps in infrastructure and deployment practices
• First 60 days:
• Implement IaC and build deployment pipelines
• Establish foundational standards for consistency and scalability

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or systems engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Solid understanding of Azure networking, security, and identity
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing secure Azure network architectures
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Familiarity with Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup
• Exposure to APIs, Azure Integration Services, or API Management
• Background in enterprise environments

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Azure engineer with experience across infrastructure, networking, and automation
• Able to take ownership and execute independently
• Designs with scalability, resiliency, and long-term impact in mind
• Comfortable working in complex, security-focused environments

Why This Role

• High-impact position with ownership of critical cloud initiatives
• Opportunity to build and mature IaC and cloud practices
• Close collaboration with security and application teams