Sr. Cloud Engineer

Eliassen Group; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is partnering with a federal-focused client to hire a Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure) for remote, full-time work designing, deploying, securing, and optimizing enterprise Azure infrastructure.

The role emphasizes scalable cloud solutions, automation, and DevOps practices within strict FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD frameworks. The candidate must have an active Secret clearance and 3+ years of hands-on Azure engineering, IaC with Terraform, and CI/CD experience, plus strong scripting and

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• 5+ years in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Systems Administration, or related fields.
• 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure engineering experience.
• 3+ years with Infrastructure as Code and Terraform.
• 3+ years building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• 4+ years of PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub, and Ansible.
• Strong understanding ofAzure networking services and security/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Manage Azure VM, VNets, Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, and AD.
• Support hybrid-cloud infrastructure modernization and optimization.
• Automate provisioning with Terraform, ARM Templates, and Ansible.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Build reusable templates and deployment frameworks.
• Create CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Jenkins.
• Implement security best practices including RBAC and Defender for Cloud.
• Ensure FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD compliance; monitor and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Monitor using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance; manage Azure networking (VNets, DNS, VPN, ExpressRoute).
• Support hybrid-cloud integrations with Azure Migrate, Azure Arc, and Site Recovery.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Engineering, and Government stakeholders.

Skills

Azure engineering

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

PowerShell scripting

Python

Automation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Terraform

ARM Templates

Ansible

Azure DevOps

GitLab

Jenkins

GitHub

Azure Monitor

Application Insights

Azure Arc

Azure Migrate

ExpressRoute

Job description

Remote

Our client is seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure) to design, deploy, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure for federal customers. The role includes implementing scalable cloud solutions, automating infrastructure deployment, supporting hybrid-cloud architectures, and ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD frameworks. The position requires Azure engineering expertise, Infrastructure as Code proficiency, DevOps experience, and a commitment to building secure and resilient environments.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000/ yr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Manage Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Managed Disks, and Azure Active Directory.
• Support cloud modernization initiatives and enterprise infrastructure optimization.
• Automate cloud provisioning and configuration using Terraform, ARM Templates, and Ansible.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Create reusable infrastructure templates and deployment frameworks.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Jenkins.
• Support automated deployments, testing, and release management processes.
• Implement Azure security best practices including RBAC, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure DDoS Protection, and encryption.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD security requirements.
• Support vulnerability remediation and security monitoring efforts.
• Monitor environments with Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Activity Logs.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and optimize performance.
• Configure and manage Azure networking, including VNets, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway.
• Support hybrid-cloud integrations and migrations using Azure Migrate, Azure Arc, and Azure Site Recovery.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using Azure Backup and storage lifecycle policies.
• Partner with DevOps, Security, Engineering, and Government stakeholders and provide technical guidance for Azure architecture and operations.

Experience Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• 5+ years in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Systems Administration, or related fields.
• 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure engineering experience.
• 3+ years with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• 3+ years building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• 4+ years of PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub, and Ansible.
• Experience supporting hybrid-cloud and on-premises integrations.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking services including VNets, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, and Application Gateway.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, Bash, YAML, and JSON.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills.