Cloud Network Engineer- REMOTE

Zachary Piper Solutions; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Network Engineer to join their fully remote Azure cloud infrastructure team. The role involves supporting cloud operations, managing security configurations, and developing infrastructure as code. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cloud networking and security, with hands-on experience in Terraform and Azure services. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Sick Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with Azure cloud services.
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure management.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Treasury Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including networking.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls.
• Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for cloud services.

Skills

Azure cloud services

Terraform

Scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Network Engineer to support a remote high-impact Azure cloud infrastructure team. The Cloud Network Engineer will bring a strong background in data center and infrastructure operations, with hands-on experience in cloud networking, security configurations, and infrastructure as code. This is a fully remote position supporting a multi-thousand end-user environment focused on operations and maintenance (O&M).

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including networking and security configurations.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls, including port routing and traffic management.
• Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for provisioning and managing cloud services.
• Collaborate with vulnerability management teams to support STIG compliance, IAVM remediation, and access control configurations.
• Provide scripting support for automation and infrastructure tasks.
• Manage load balancing, traffic routing, and hardware configurations (Palo Alto, some Cisco).
• Respond to and resolve support tickets, ensuring SLA compliance and effective troubleshooting.
• Work closely with a small, agile team to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with 2+ years).
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud services.
• Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, including port-level security and routing.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, DoD STIGs, and IAVM processes.
• Familiarity with EKS clusters and containerized environments.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Treasury Public Trust security clearance (8-12 week process)

Preferred Background:

• Experience in data center or infrastructure operations.
• Prior exposure to supporting Azure teams in a cloud-first environment.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Terraform-based deployments.
• Experience managing security configurations, access controls, and vulnerability remediation workflows.

Candidate Disqualifiers:

• Lack of hands-on experience with Terraform.
• Weak understanding of security configurations (e.g., port usage, access control).
• Poor communication skills or inability to articulate technical concepts clearly.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $70,000- $85,000/ year
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• Work Environment: 100% remote
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Treasury Public Trust security clearance and pass a thorough tax investigation (8-12 weeks).

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