Senior Azure Engineer

Seneca Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Azure Engineer to design, implement, and manage Azure networking for hybrid cloud environments across on‑prem and cloud.

You will lead IaC deployments with Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, while ensuring secure, scalable connectivity.

This role requires 10+ years' experience with Azure networking and active security clearance; on-site three days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field (Systems Engineering, CS, IT, or related).
• 10+ years of related experience; at least 5+ years in database/data management preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation.
• Experience with Azure IL5/IL6 environments.
• Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Ansible or PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Azure AD and Azure Monitor.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components (VNets, subnets, NSGs, Firewall, ExpressRoute, VPN, load balancers, routing).
• Manage replication traffic over ExpressRoute/VPN and test VNET isolation for testing.
• POC for Azure networking issues; guide architecture decisions.
• Ensure secure, reliable connectivity between cloud and on‑prem; optimize performance.
• Secure infrastructure across cloud and on‑prem during migrations.
• Develop and use IaC/DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Use automation (Ansible/PowerShell) to streamline provisioning and config tasks.
• Support connectivity across Azure Commercial and IL5/IL6, including hybrid integrations.

Skills

Azure networking

IaC tooling

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Ansible

PowerShell

Azure Active Directory

Azure Monitor

IL5/IL6 environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Job description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Azure Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing
• Managing ‘Replication Traffic’ over ExpressRoute/VPN and configuration isolation VNET’s for testing
• Act as the POC for all Azure networking issues, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership.
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability
• Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations
• Experience with building and managing Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure?as?code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
• Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations
• Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.

Required Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation
• Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure Il5 and Il6 environment
• Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
• Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:

• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment

LOCATION:

Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required