Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer

atlas-tech; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Tech in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and secure advanced Azure architectures for DoD mission environments. The role emphasizes IL5/IL6 readiness, Azure Government preference, and hybrid-cloud solutions across on-prem and cloud with Azure Arc integration.

You will configure external connectivity, RBAC and identity controls, implement Zero Trust and Defender technologies, and lead architecture reviews.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• DoD Secret clearance with SSBI/T5; TS/SCI desired.
• DoD 8140/8570 Certifications required (IAT II, e.g. Security+)
• 10+ years in C4I with systems engineering and cybersecurity focus.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Experience with Navy C4I or DoD mission environments.
• Azure Government and IL6 experience.
• Advanced Azure architecture including AVD, Arc, ExpressRoute, Defender, RBAC.
• Hybrid-cloud architecture across on‑prem and Azure.
• Terraform with Azure Automation, Git, CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, secure, and sustain Microsoft Azure architectures for DoD mission environments.
• Apply IL5/IL6 experience and prefer Azure Government; design hybrid-cloud solutions with Azure Arc integration.
• Engineer connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN) and on-prem networking integration.
• Manage internal networking: VNETs, subnets, NSGs, VLANs, routing, segmentation.
• Implement cloud security with Defender, Azure Firewall, least-privilege, Zero Trust.
• Design/administer Azure identity, RBAC, service identities, and NIS tool integration.
• Architect and support Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows/Linux VMs, and container workloads.
• Evaluate constraints and develop resilient architectures and implementation plans.
• Develop repeatable provisioning with Azure Automation + Terraform; include PowerShell/Bash/Python; CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud, network, identity, security, compute, and hybrid issues.
• Produce architecture diagrams, implementation plans, RMF/ATO evidence; participate in reviews.

Skills

Azure Cloud Architecture

Azure Government

DoD IL5/IL6

Networking

Terraform + Azure Automation

CI/CD

PowerShell / Bash / Python

Azure Virtual Desktop

Kubernetes / AKS

Security / Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS

Operating System Certifications (Linux+, CCNA, etc)

Tools

Terraform

Git

Azure Arc

Azure ExpressRoute

Kubernetes

Job description

Looking for a career where hard work is valued, and your ideas and feedback are part of the way we operate daily? Want to bring your skills to a company that encourages teamwork and champions continued education and process improvement?

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers in support of America's warfighters, is looking for a Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer in North Charleston, SC. This is an onsite position requiring a relocation if you are outside of the Charleston market.

The ideal candidate for this position will have proven experience in a technology-driven program or project supporting the US Navy. If you have systems engineering skills, a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, we would like to talk to you about joining our growing team.

You Will:

• Design, deploy, secure, and sustain Microsoft Azure architectures, with preference for Azure Government over commercial cloud and Azure over AWS.
• Apply experience in DoD Impact Level environments; IL5 experience is strongly desired, and IL6 experience is ideal.
• Design hybrid-cloud solutions that run complementary services on premises and in Azure, including integration and management through Azure Arc.
• Engineer external connectivity and direct-connect solutions, including Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, routing, and connectivity to on-premises networks.
• Design and manage internal networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, VLANs, routing, and network segmentation.
• Implement cloud security using Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, secure baselines, least-privilege access, and Zero Trust principles.
• Design and administer Azure identity, role-based access control, privileged access, and service identities, including integration with program-provided NIS tools.
• Architect and support Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows and Linux virtual machines, and containerized workloads.
• Evaluate technical, cybersecurity, mission, and cost constraints and develop resilient Azure solution architectures and implementation plans.
• Develop repeatable infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Azure Automation integrated with Terraform; PowerShell, Bash, Python, and CI/CD experience is valuable.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud, network, identity, security, compute, and hybrid-integration issues across lab and production environments.
• Produce architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operating procedures, and RMF/ATO compliance evidence; participate in technical reviews and change management.

You Have:

• US Citizenship
• Possession of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance with a current SSBI/T5 investigation, TS/SCI desired
• DoD 8140\8570 Certifications to be qualified as an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II (e.g. CompTIA Security+ certification)
• 10+ years of experience with C4I systems with specific focus on systems engineering and cybersecurity support
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Operating System Certificate (e.g., Linux+, Windows Server, CCNA, etc)
• Experience supporting Navy C4I or comparable DoD mission environments.
• Azure Government and classified-cloud engineering experience at IL6.
• Advanced Azure architecture experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Arc, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Microsoft Defender, VPN Gateway, virtual machines, containers, and role-based access control.
• Hybrid-cloud architecture spanning on-premises infrastructure and Azure services.
• Terraform integrated with Azure Automation, Git-based version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service or other Kubernetes/container platforms.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, ACAS/SCAP remediation, RMF controls, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring.
• Strong communication, technical documentation, collaboration, and leadership skills in a multi-disciplinary Agile environment.

Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:

“To me, the best part about working at Atlas is the level of transparency afforded to everyone in the company. I’ve had plenty of jobs where I knew what I was doing, but at Atlas there is a concerted effort to make sure we also understand why, and how our role directly impacts the overall mission.” - Jess

“With LEARNING as a core value, Atlas is constantly promoting ways to increase knowledge and stay at the forefront of the latest technology. Team members are regularly encouraged to continue learning and Atlas provides training resources and skills enhancement opportunities internally as well as education reimbursement if you prefer to obtain skills through outside resources or higher education.” - Wendy

Atlas Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.

Accessibility & Accommodations

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Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.