Azure Enclave Administrator - 173639

Zachary Piper Solutions; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an Azure Enclave Administrator to design, secure, and maintain highly controlled enclave environments for a government/defense client. The role is 100% on site in Springfield, VA.

This senior position requires active TS/SCI with eligibility, extensive Azure expertise, and enclave architecture experience, plus hands-on Azure experience and IaC skills. Competitive compensation and full benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• 6+ years in enclave architecture and security engineering.
• 6+ months hands-on Azure production experience (compute, networking, storage, identity).
• Strong experience with Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and Azure AD (Entra ID).
• Experience with hybrid or government cloud environments (Azure Gov).
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles (IAM, network security, encryption, Zero Trust).
• Certification: CompTIA Security+ and AZ-104 or higher; update within 6 months if not current.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enclave infrastructure to meet security and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and security implementation guides for Tier 2/3 teams.
• Implement and enforce security controls within enclave environments.
• Collaborate with networking, security, and compliance teams to improve security and resilience.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend architecture and configuration improvements.
• Provide strategic IT support for secure enclave operations.
• Create Azure diagrams and maintain IaC artifacts.

Skills

Azure Enclave Architecture

Security Engineering

Infrastructure Management

PowerShell Scripting

Azure CLI

Technical Writing

Communication

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity/Information Technology

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Azure Enclave Administrator to support a client in the government and defense technology sector by designing, securing, and maintaining highly controlled enclave environments. The Azure Admin role is ideal for a senior infrastructure and security professional with deep experience in Azure, enclave architecture, and secure government or hybrid cloud environments. This position is located in Springfield, VA and is 100% on site.

ACTIVE TS/SCI REQUIRED

Responsibilities of the Azure Enclave Administrator:

• Design and architect enclave infrastructure to meet strict security and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and security implementation guides for Tier 3 and Tier 2 teams.
• Implement and enforce security controls and best practices within enclave environments.
• Collaborate closely with networking, security, and compliance teams to enhance infrastructure security and resilience.
• Conduct infrastructure and security risk assessments and recommend architectural, configuration, and operational improvements.
• Provide strategic IT support and guidance for secure enclave operations.
• Develop Azure architecture diagrams and maintain infrastructure-as-code artifacts.

Qualifications of the Azure Enclave Administrator:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in enclave architecture, security engineering, or IT infrastructure management.
• At least six months of hands‑on experience managing production Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, and identity.
• Strong experience with Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall configurations.
• Experience creating and managing virtual machines, containers, and Azure storage accounts.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and familiarity with Azure CLI for resource management.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience supporting cloud-based or security-focused systems.
• Working knowledge of Azure Resource Manager, Bicep, and/or Terraform templates.
• Experience supporting hybrid or government cloud environments, including Azure Government and on-premises integrations.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles such as IAM, network security, encryption, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex security concepts to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and auditors.
• Required certifications: CompTIA Security+ and AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), or a higher‑level Microsoft certification in lieu of AZ-104. Candidates not currently certified must obtain required certifications within six months of hire.

Compensation for the Azure Enclave Administrator includes:

• Salary range: $140,000 - $210,000 (depending on experience)
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.