Cloud Engineer

DMI; United States; On-site; USD 77,800 - 85,341; Full time

Job summary

DMI is seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to lead design, operation, and continuous improvement of a secure cloud environment for a federal client. You will apply Zero Trust, FedRAMP Moderate, and NIST controls across M365, Azure, and security platforms.

Responsibilities include implementing security architecture, managing Entra ID and IAM, overseeing Intune across hundreds of endpoints, and delivering Power BI dashboards and budget alerts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Multiple Microsoft certifications and enterprise experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize Microsoft 365, Azure, and Security services.
• Implement cloud security per NIST SP 800-53, 800-207, and FedRAMP Moderate.
• Manage Entra ID, CA, PAM, MFA, and authentication across Windows/macOS.
• Administer Intune for 700+ endpoints and Autopilot provisioning.
• Configure Defender, Sentinel, and Purview for threat protection and data governance.
• Oversee Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and related services.
• Create automated Power BI dashboards and Azure budget alerts.
• Develop incident response and disaster recovery playbooks.

Skills

Entra ID & MFA

Intune management

Power BI reporting

Hybrid AD & M365

Microsoft Defender/Sentinel

FedRAMP Moderate experience

Security architecture design

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS

Tools

Intune

Azure

Microsoft 365

SharePoint Online

Exchange Online

Power BI

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Job description

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost‑effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com.

About the Opportunity

DMI is seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for a federal agency client’s Microsoft cloud environment spanning Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security platforms. In this role, you will design, operate, and continuously improve a resilient and compliant cloud environment in alignment with Zero Trust principles, FedRAMP Moderate requirements, and federal cybersecurity standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate, and optimize Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security services for high availability, scalability, and mission performance.
• Implement and maintain cloud security architecture aligned with NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑207 (Zero Trust), and FedRAMP Moderate requirements, including continuous monitoring and risk mitigation.
• Administer Entra ID, Conditional Access, and privileged access management; implement MFA providers and Smart Card and FIDO-based authentication across Windows and macOS systems.
• Manage Windows, macOS, and iOS devices in Intune, including compliance, configuration policies, and Autopilot OS imaging for environments of 700+ endpoints.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview for threat protection, data governance, and incident response readiness; manage Sentinel data sources, log ingestion health, and alerting.
• Manage Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and related M365 collaboration services.
• Implement automated Power BI dashboards for systems health, compliance, spend, and utilization reporting; configure Azure budget alerts with a 90‑day lead time for overages.
• Develop incident response and disaster recovery playbooks integrated into existing IR and COOP documentation.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision, exercising independent technical judgment and authority.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; extensive Microsoft certifications and demonstrated enterprise experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Skills & Certifications

• All of the following current Microsoft certifications, maintained continuously for a minimum of five years: Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert; Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert; Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Microsoft 365 Certified Endpoint Administrator Associate; Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator Associate; Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate; Microsoft 365 Certified Teams Administrator Associate; Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator Associate.
• Proven experience designing and operating hybrid Active Directory, M365, and Entra environments with Microsoft tiered security standards.
• Hands‑on experience managing Intune for 700+ endpoints, including Autopilot provisioning and on‑demand software delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in Entra ID, Conditional Access, PAM, and MFA, including Smart Card and FIDO-based key authentication.
• Experience managing Microsoft Sentinel, including data source configuration, log ingestion health monitoring, and alerting.
• Experience implementing Power BI reporting and Azure budget management with proactive alerting.
• Must provide 2–4 short examples of personally written technical documents (documentation, design documents, diagrams, PowerShell scripts, SOPs, or training materials) not to exceed five total pages.
• Eight or more years of enterprise Microsoft cloud engineering experience.
• Experience supporting FedRAMP Moderate authorization processes in a federal environment.
• Familiarity with IRS 1075 or similar federal data protection requirements.

Clearance Requirements

Public Trust Clearance.

Citizenship Status Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Requirements

None required for this position.

Location

Remote, U.S.

Salary

Minimum: $77,800.00; Median: $85,341.00.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship may be required for some positions.