SR. AZURE ENGINEER - HYBRID with Security Clearance

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

Job summary

ASD seeks an experienced Senior Azure Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure Azure networking across cloud and on‑prem environments. The role emphasizes VNets, security controls, and hybrid connectivity, with a focus on scalable network architecture.

Responsibilities include guiding architecture decisions, managing replication traffic via ExpressRoute/VPN, and automating provisioning with Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related technical field.
• 10+ years of related experience required.
• Extensive Azure network design and implementation experience.
• Experience with IL5/IL6 environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking including VNets.
• Manage replication traffic via ExpressRoute/VPN and test isolation.
• Act as POC for Azure networking issues and guide architecture decisions.
• Ensure secure connectivity between cloud and on-prem, optimize performance.
• Lead infrastructure security across cloud and on‑prem during migrations.
• Automate provisioning with Terraform, Bicep, ARM, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions.
• Support secure connectivity in Azure IL5/IL6 environments, including hybrids.
• Use Ansible or PowerShell to streamline admin tasks.

Skills

Azure Networking

ExpressRoute/VPN

IaC Terraform

Bicep/ARM

DevOps

PowerShell

Ansible

GitHub Actions

Azure AD & Monitor

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Ansible

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks
• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks
• 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)

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.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation
• Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure Il5 and Il6 environment
• Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN
• 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 using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely 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