Azure Engineer

Halvik; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Halvik is seeking an Azure Engineer to evaluate, architect, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure using DevSecOps practices. The role is on-site in Washington, DC, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities spanning cost optimization, governance, and secure cloud design.

You will collaborate with NTIA ITD and security teams to implement Zero Trust, RBAC, and FED/NIST-aligned controls while guiding cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in cloud, 4+ years in DevOps/platform engineering/automation/CI/CD.
• Hands-on with Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps (Server/Services).
• Familiar with VM, storage, networking, security, monitoring in Azure.
• Certifications preferred (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, or equivalent).
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select Azure services to support enterprise workloads.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure in Azure.
• Embed Zero Trust, identity governance, and threat protection in designs.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infra teams for architectural consistency.
• Provide architectural oversight for cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Monitor and optimize cloud spend using Azure Cost Management and Advisor.

Skills

Azure cloud

DevSecOps

Cloud cost mgmt

Cloud security

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure Monitor

Azure Cost Management

Job description

• Evaluate and select Azure services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure Policy) to support enterprise workloads.

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!

Position Overview

Halvik is seeking a candidate who will be responsible for evaluating, architecting, deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure cloud using DevSecOps practices. The Azure Engineer will provide expert technical guidance on cloud security, system upgrades, and issue resolution to customer leadership, stakeholders, and users.

This role in on-site in Washington, DC daily M-F.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud spending, identify trends, and develop strategies to optimize and reduce costs.
• Create and maintain budgets for cloud services. Forecast future costs based on trends and organizational growth.
• Evaluate and select Azure services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure Policy) to support enterprise workloads.
• Work closely with NTIA ITD to understand their cloud needs and ensure alignment with the budget.
• Collaborate with security operations to embed Zero Trust principles, identity governance, and threat protection into cloud designs.
• Ensure compliance with federal mandates (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, EO 14028, CNSSI 1253) and internal security policies.
• Design secure landing zones using Azure and Policy.
• Implement Azure governance models including management groups, role-based access control (RBAC), and tagging strategies.
• Monitor and optimize cloud spend using Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor.
• Architect solutions that leverage cloud-native services while integrating with on-prem systems (hybrid cloud).
• Work closely with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural consistency.
• Provide architectural oversight for cloud migration and modernization projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in a Cloud proficiency. Minimum of 4 years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, cloud engineering, automation, CI/CD, and/or enterprise software delivery.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, Azure DevOps Services or Server. Strong grasp of Azure services, including VM, storage, networking, security, identity, and monitoring.
• Compliance: Ability to manage cloud costs, usage reporting, and advise leadership.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, or equivalent; Certified Cloud Security Professional).
• Must have an active Secret clearance

Preferred Expertise

• Demonstrated success supporting Federal contracts.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical content and risks, operational issues, and business impacts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Privacy Policy – Halvik Corp

Halvik Offers a Competitive Full Benefits Package Including

• Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Benefits include 11 federal holidays and PTO
• Eligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Assistance
• Charitable Contribution matching

Halvik Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Halvik's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.