Azure Cloud Engineer, Senior Level

Independent Software, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to lead design, deployment, and ongoing management of enterprise Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions. You will drive secure, scalable environments, oversee migrations, and establish governance standards.

You will mentor engineers, provide Tier 3 support, and stay current with Azure technologies while advocating best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess at least one current Microsoft Azure certification.
• Active TS SCI clearance with polygraph is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy enterprise-grade Azure environments, including hybrid and multi-region cloud solutions.
• Lead migrations from on-premises to Azure and Microsoft 365 (AD, email, file shares).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or DSC.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance, cost optimization, and tagging policies.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex Azure and M365 issues.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Microsoft 365

Cloud Architecture

Migration & Modernization

IaC (ARM/Bicep/Terraform)

Security & Compliance

Leadership/Mentoring

Tools

ARM templates

Bicep

Terraform

PowerShell DSC

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Certifications:

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

Clearance Requirement:

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

Why Choose Independent Software:

At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.

When you join us, you will:

• 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

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.