Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to design, implement, secure, and optimize enterprise Microsoft cloud environments for a federal customer. You’ll lead Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and IAM efforts in a highly regulated setting.

The role covers identity management, endpoint administration, cloud security, and collaboration platforms, with hybrid onsite support as required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong knowledge of Entra ID, Conditional Access, IAM, and MFA.
• Experience with Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, and Autopilot.
• Familiarity with NIST, FedRAMP, and federal cloud security requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure and 365 environments.
• Manage Entra ID, CA, IAM, and MFA.
• Configure Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and security tools.
• Support hybrid AD and endpoint management (Intune/Autopilot).
• Implement Zero Trust and cloud security best practices.
• Support Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint Online.
• Develop monitoring, reporting, and cost-optimization strategies.
• Document architectures and operations; collaborate across teams.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and federal standards.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Azure AD / Entra ID

MFA / IAM

Zero Trust

Cloud security

Hybrid AD

Exchange Online/Teams/SharePoint

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Purview

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 for leadersthat 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.