Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, a federal contractor, seeks a Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to design, implement, secure, and optimize enterprise Microsoft cloud environments for a federal customer. The role requires deep Azure/Microsoft 365 expertise, identity management, and strong security mindset.

Hybrid work model with onsite support as required; candidates should be located near the Washington, D.C. area and eligible for Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 enterprise environments.
• Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, IAM, and MFA.
• Experience administering Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, and Windows Autopilot.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Administer Entra ID, Conditional Access, IAM, and MFA.
• Configure Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, and Windows Autopilot.
• Support hybrid Active Directory environments and endpoint management.
• Implement Zero Trust security principles and cloud security best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to improve enterprise cloud operations.
• Produce technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and other federal standards.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Identity management

Endpoint administration

Cloud security

Zero Trust

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Intune

Windows Autopilot

Job description

Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Remote with onsite support as required)
Clearance: Public Trust (Tier 2) or ability to obtain
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Essnova Solutions

EssnovaSolutions, Inc—anInc. 500 powerhouseand SBA 8(a)/HUBZone-certified small business—is on the hunt forleadersthat areready to shape the future of federal contracting.We’renot just competing—we’redominating the field, with access to premier vehicles likeGSA OASIS+,SeaportNxG,FAAeFAST,GSA MAS, and8(a) STARS III, and deep capabilities spanningIT, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Geospatial, and Environmental services. Backed bytop-tier clearances,ISO and CMMI Level 3 certifications, anda track recordofexceptional past performance,Essnovais positioned forexplosive growth—and we wanta teamwho can seize it.

Position Summary

Essnova Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to support a federal customer in designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing enterprise Microsoft cloud environments. The ideal candidate is a technical leader with deep expertise across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, identity management, endpoint administration, and cloud security who thrives in highly regulated federal environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud environments.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and identity governance solutions.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, and other Microsoft security platforms.
• Support hybrid Active Directory environments and endpoint management using Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot.
• Implement Zero Trust security principles and cloud security best practices.
• Support Microsoft collaboration platforms including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online.
• Develop cloud monitoring, reporting, and cost optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to improve enterprise cloud operations.
• Produce technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and other applicable federal cybersecurity standards.

Why Join Essnova?

At Essnova, you'll work alongside talented professionals delivering impactful solutions that support critical federal missions. We offer challenging technical work, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative environment where your expertise makes a difference.

This position supports a federal customer in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should be located within reasonable commuting distance of the Washington, DC metropolitan area and be available to work onsite as required.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 enterprise environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and MFA.
• Experience administering Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, and Windows Autopilot.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and cloud security principles.
• Experience supporting hybrid Active Directory environments.
• Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks, FedRAMP, and federal cloud security requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications.
• Microsoft 365 certifications.
• Experience supporting federal government environments.
• Experience leading enterprise cloud modernization initiatives.

Clearance

• Public Trust (Tier 2) clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.