<p>The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure that the platform is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security teams, and development teams, to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet business requirements and enhance overall operational performance.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest in cloud technologies to optimize the platform, automate processes, and ensure a robust, enterprise-grade cloud environment. This work is located onsite in the DC area.</p><p><strong>A public trust is required for this role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Storage).</li><li>Collaborate with business units and technical teams to understand requirements and design cloud solutions that align with business needs and IT strategy.</li><li>Architect cloud solutions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.</li><li>Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, scalability, and security of cloud-hosted applications.</li><li>Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Azure DevOps.</li><li>Implement security best practices for cloud resources, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewall configuration, and network security.</li><li>Use tools like Azure Security Center to monitor vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and security events.</li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of cloud applications and infrastructure updates using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize operations and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Drive the adoption of DevOps and automation practices across the organization to accelerate development cycles and improve platform reliability.</li><li>Monitor the health and performance of cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.</li><li>Perform ongoing tuning and optimization of cloud resources to improve system performance and minimize operational costs.</li><li>Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues related to cloud-based applications and services.</li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, automation processes, and troubleshooting procedures.</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Lead Azure System Engineer to design, implement, and manage robust Azure infrastructure solutions in line with organizational objectives. Based in Reston, Virginia, this role focuses on optimizing system performance, ensuring platform security, and driving innovation through cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud engineering and a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Architect and manage resilient Azure infrastructure solutions tailored to business needs.<br>• Ensure high system availability, resource efficiency, and robust security across diverse environments.<br>• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform and Bicep.<br>• Collaborate with teams to integrate hybrid solutions bridging on-premises and cloud resources.<br>• Monitor and enhance the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of Azure environments.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced system and network issues escalated by support teams.<br>• Stay updated on Azure innovations and incorporate new features into organizational processes.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams and technical records.<br>• Work with M365, Intune, and Identity & Access Management solutions to support system integration.
<p><strong>Senior Cloud Security & Solutions Delivery SME</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – 1 day onsite per week)</p><p> <strong>Clearance:</strong> Ability to obtain a Public Trust</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 – month contract, open for extension or conversion </p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Starting at $70 hr W2 </p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>An experienced <strong>Senior Security Architect & Solutions Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME)</strong> is needed to design and guide the implementation of advanced cloud security solutions across a federal environment. This role supports cybersecurity operations by applying Zero Trust principles, strengthening defense‑in‑depth strategies, and securing cloud‑hosted environments. The SME will conduct cloud application assessments, provide architectural guidance, and support emerging cloud technologies such as AI, IoT, RPA, blockchain, and quantum computing.</p><p>This position requires deep expertise in cloud security architecture, Zero Trust frameworks, and the delivery of secure, scalable solutions across multiple cloud service providers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for enterprise security and Zero Trust architecture initiatives.</li><li>Develop and implement cloud security architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles.</li><li>Lead and oversee cloud security design, controls, and architectural frameworks.</li><li>Offer technical leadership for Zero Trust and security architecture activities.</li><li>Create cloud security architecture roadmaps and long-term strategies.</li><li>Support cloud deployments including private, hybrid, and on‑premises virtualization environments.</li><li>Design security event visibility, logging, and telemetry solutions for cloud environments.</li><li>Provide oversight and design guidance for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions.</li><li>Define network security requirements, policies, and controls.</li><li>Apply network segmentation and defense‑in‑depth approaches to cloud architectures.</li><li>Incorporate OT/IoT security requirements into architectural designs.</li><li>Develop scope, cost estimates, and implementation plans for security tool deployments.</li><li>Assess and evaluate new cloud security products and emerging technologies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
