Azure Cloud Engineer, Subject Matter Expert

Independent Software, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

Independent Software, Inc. is seeking a Subject Matter Expert Azure Cloud Engineer to guide enterprise cloud strategy and secure, compliant Azure/M365 environments. Lead modernization, architect scalable solutions, and oversee audits with leadership. Requires active Microsoft Azure certification and TS SCI with polygraph clearance.

You will collaborate with technical teams and executives to align cloud initiatives with mission objectives and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Requires active Microsoft Azure certification.
• Must possess an active TS SCI with polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise cloud strategies spanning Azure infrastructure and Microsoft 365 integration.
• Lead full lifecycle cloud transformation initiatives from planning to sustainment.
• Architect secure Azure environments using AKS, Synapse, Logic Apps and Sentinel.
• Direct enterprise-level Microsoft 365 migrations, including cross-tenant and hybrid Exchange environments.
• Drive Zero Trust, DLP, identity protection, and Purview compliance implementations.
• Collaborate with leadership to align cloud solutions with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate emerging Azure/M365 tech to improve capabilities and performance.

Skills

Azure

Cloud Architecture

Security & Governance

Microsoft 365

Audits

Tools

AKS

Azure Synapse

Logic Apps

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Purview

Job description

What You Will Do: As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Azure Cloud Engineer at Independent Software, you will serve as the organization's leading technical authority on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions. You will provide strategic direction, oversee enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives, and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments supporting mission-critical operations. You will work closely with technical teams and organizational leadership to:

• Develop cloud strategies that align technology solutions with business and operational objectives.
• Lead complex cloud transformation and modernization initiatives from planning through implementation and ongoing support.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud architecture, security, governance, and emerging technologies.
• Establish technical standards and represent cloud engineering during audits, technical reviews, and executive-level discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define enterprise-wide cloud strategies encompassing Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365 integration, and operational resilience.
• Lead full lifecycle cloud transformation initiatives, including planning, architecture, implementation, and sustainment.
• Architect secure Azure environments using advanced services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Synapse, Logic Apps, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Direct enterprise-level Microsoft 365 migrations, including cross-tenant, government cloud, and hybrid Exchange environments.
• Drive implementation of Zero Trust security, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), identity protection, and Microsoft Purview compliance solutions.
• Collaborate with business and technical leadership to align cloud solutions with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies to improve cloud capabilities and performance.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance policies, technical standards, and operational frameworks across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Represent cloud engineering during audits, technical reviews, and executive-level planning sessions.

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.

• 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.