Microsoft Cloud Platform Engineer

Aleut Federal; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

401k, and match

Job summary

Aleut Federal is looking for a Cloud Engineer to enhance and support Azure cloud environments in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing Azure infrastructure across Commercial and GCC High tenants.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure monitoring tools, and relevant cloud security principles. A Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certification is required for this hybrid position. Comprehensive benefits package is also provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365 in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Support Microsoft 365 services across .com and GCCH environments.

Skills

Microsoft Azure experience

PowerShell scripting

Documentation and communication skills

Understanding of cloud security principles

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

4+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure Policy

Azure monitoring tools

Job description

About Aleut Federal

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our Clients, the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

Position Overview

Aleut Federal is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support and enhance our internal Microsoft Azure cloud environments across both Commercial (.com) and GCC High (GCCH) tenants. This role is responsible for cloud architecture, identity management, governance, security, automation, and operational support in a fully cloud-native enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure across Commercial and GCC High tenants.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including:
• Conditional Access
• RBAC
• PIM
• Identity Governance
• MFA strategy
• Architect and manage Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute as applicable).
• Deploy and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including:
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure App Services
• Azure SQL / Managed Databases
• Storage Accounts
• Azure Backup & DR
• Implement governance controls using:
• Azure Policy
• Management Groups
• Role-based access controls
• Defender for Cloud
• Support Microsoft 365 services across .com and GCCH environments.
• Automate deployments and operational tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Implement monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
• Perform tenant-to-tenant migrations and cross-tenant integration support as required.
• Maintain architecture diagrams and system documentation.
• Support security audits and compliance initiatives (NIST, CMMC, FedRAMP Moderate).
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting of Azure-related issues.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Conditional Access and Zero Trust architecture
• Azure RBAC and governance
• Experience with Azure networking architecture.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365 in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (minimum).
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience with:
• Azure Policy governance at scale
• Supporting both Commercial and GCC High environments
• Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Intune / Endpoint Manager
• Azure DevOps / GitHub CI/CD
• CMMC Level 2 or NIST 800-171 environments
• AI-assisted productivity and automation tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, n8n, Power Automate, Logic Apps, or similar platforms
• Using AI and automation to streamline cloud operations, documentation, scripting, troubleshooting, reporting, and IT service workflows
• Applying secure data handling and governance practices when using AI or automation tools in enterprise or regulated environments
• Experience supporting CMMC Level 2 or NIST 800-171 environments.

Location

Hybrid position supporting both remote and on-site operations. Work will be performed from Colorado Springs, CO.

Salary Range $125K-$155K

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k, and match

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.