Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer

Accelera Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Solutions is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer to architect, automate, and maintain scalable Azure-based infrastructure for DoD IL5 environments, delivering secure, mission-critical cloud services across the IL5 platform.

You will lead end-to-end cloud deployments, collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and application teams, and drive complex, secure solutions that meet stringent DoD requirements while enabling mission operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in enterprise IT/cloud engineering.
• Active Secret clearance
• DoD 8570/8140-compliant cybersecurity certification such as Security+ CE or equivalent
• Hands-on Azure infrastructure experience in enterprise environments
• Proficient in IaC (Azure Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
• Strong scripting/automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python)
• Experience CI/CD with Azure DevOps, Git, automated deployments
• Knowledge of Azure networking and hybrid connectivity

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and deployment of SaaS and IaaS solutions within DoD IL5 Azure environments.
• Serve as technical lead for Azure deployments and translate requirements into scalable cloud solutions.
• Architect, deploy, and configure Azure infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage, identity, hosting).
• Lead deployment of enterprise SaaS apps, AKS, container workloads, and related services.
• Design cloud networking (VNets, DNS, Private Endpoints, Firewall, hybrid connectivity).
• Develop reusable IaC templates (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) to standardize provisioning.
• Develop and support Azure DevOps pipelines and Git workflows for automated deployments.
• Coordinate with application teams, network, cybersecurity, and partners to resolve dependencies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex Azure infra issues and optimize deployments.
• Ensure compliance with DoD IL5 security and Zero Trust principles while balancing performance.

Skills

Azure

IaC

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

Terraform

AKS

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure Bicep

ARM templates

Azure CLI

Python

Job description

This position is full-time remote and requires the candidate have an active DoD secret clearance.

In this position, we will deliver enhanced capabilities and services to implement and operate an enterprise ITSM solution, enterprise service desk, endpoint management and security solution, as well as CONUS/OCONUS field support and life cycle support for end user devices to enable the DAF to transition focus from IT operations to mission operations.

Accelera Solutions is looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Engineer who architects, automates, and maintains scalable infrastructure services across our IL5 Azure platform. This role leads end-to-end solution design and implementation, driving complex cloud deployments, resolving technical challenges, and collaborating across engineering, networking, cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver secure, reliable, and mission-critical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and deployment of complex Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions within enterprise DoD IL5 Azure environments.
• Serve as the technical lead for Azure deployments, translating application team requirements into scalable, secure, and operationally sustainable cloud solutions from initial design through production implementation.
• Architect, deploy, and configure Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, identity services, application hosting, and supporting platform components.
• Lead the deployment and integration of enterprise SaaS applications, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), containerized workloads, and supporting Azure services, resolving complex technical and architectural challenges.
• Design and implement cloud networking solutions, including Virtual Networks, DNS, Private Endpoints, Azure Firewall, network security configurations, and hybrid connectivity to support application deployments.
• Develop and implement reusable Azure Bicep, ARM, and Terraform templates to standardize infrastructure provisioning, accelerate deployments, and reduce manual configuration errors.
• Develop and support Azure DevOps pipelines, Git-based workflows, and automated deployment processes to enable consistent, repeatable infrastructure and application deployments.
• Independently drive technical solutioning and coordinate with application teams, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, Microsoft partners, and other stakeholders to resolve deployment dependencies and deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex Azure infrastructure, application integration, networking, and performance issues while recommending architectural improvements and optimizing deployed solutions.
• Ensure deployed solutions align with DoD IL5 security requirements, Zero Trust principles, and applicable cloud architecture standards while balancing mission requirements, performance, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• 15+ Years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field may be substituted for 5 years of relevant experience).
• Active Secret clearance
• DoD 8570/8140-compliant cybersecurity certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or an approved equivalent appropriate.
• Extensive hands-on experience engineering, deploying, and managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure in enterprise environments.
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), including Azure Bicep, ARM templates, and/or Terraform.
• Strong troubleshooting, scripting, and automation skills using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and automated deployment processes.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking, including Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, DNS, and hybrid connectivity.

Desired

• 1. Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), or DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).
• 2. Experience supporting large-scale federal or Department of Defense cloud modernization programs.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cloud engineering, cybersecurity, networking, and application teams to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.

Accelera Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.