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Senior Cloud Engineer Architect Azure

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Ft Belvoir, Virginia

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SKILLS
ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Authentication, Automation, Blueprints, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Dental Insurance, DoD Clearance, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Government, Government Contracts, Health Insurance, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Identity Federation, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Intelligence Community, Internet Security, Interoperability, Leadership, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Resource Management, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Service Delivery, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Ft Belvoir, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
SarelaTech is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer Architect (Azure) to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, identity and access management (IAM), Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), and cross-cloud interoperability. The selected candidate will design and implement Zero Trust-aligned, IL4/IL5-accredited solutions integrating Azure, AWS, and on-premises systems in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and secure Azure-based cloud architectures in alignment with DoD mission objectives and cybersecurity standards.
  • Lead configuration, deployment, and management of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD for centralized identity, single sign-on (SSO), and role-based access control (RBAC) across Azure tenants and subscriptions.
  • Integrate federated identity solutions with AWS Identity Center, Okta, or on-premises Active Directory.
  • Develop and enforce Azure governance frameworks, including Azure Policy, Management Groups, and Blueprints, ensuring alignment with DoD Zero Trust and least-privilege principles.
  • Architect and secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and DoD on-premises networks, ensuring consistent identity and access management across clouds.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions comply with DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, FedRAMP High, and NIST 800-53 controls.
  • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Bicep, Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
Required Qualifications:
  • Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or equivalent).
  • Active DoD Clearance.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
  • BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing secure Azure-based solutions in enterprise or government environments.
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, Azure RBAC, and Conditional Access.
  • Experience with multi-cloud identity integration (Azure + AWS or GCP).
  • Strong understanding of federated identity, SAML/OIDC protocols, and cross-cloud authentication mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with Azure Government (DoD), FedRAMP, and DISA STIG compliance frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, and CI/CD automation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief technical concepts to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This shall include drafting SOPs and technical documentation as well as communication with senior program and customer leadership.
  • Must be able to present designs and plans to technical leadership personnel and boards for approvals.
Desired Qualification:
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) within DoD or federal environments.
  • Deep familiarity with Azure Government, Azure Lighthouse, and Azure Arc for multi-tenant management.
  • Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and container security in classified or restricted networks.
  • Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
  • Prior experience supporting DoD mission systems or Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
  • Experience providing technical leadership and oversight of teams of junior, intermediate, and senior Engineers.
Compensation: $123,500.00 - $132,500.00 per year




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