Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer, long term contract with benefits Location: Hybrid Washington DC, 2-3 days onsite Clearance Required: Active Top Secret / SCI We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable cloud solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This critical role supports the modernization of infrastructure, cloud-native application deployment, and mission-critical operations in hybrid or fully cloud environments. Key Responsibilities: • Architect and implement Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions for enterprise and digital transformation initiatives. • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform. • Collaborate with security, networking, and DevOps to enforce governance, compliance, and automation. • Troubleshoot and tune Azure services (VMs, Functions, AKS, App Services). • Manage hybrid environments using Azure Arc, Azure Stack, and ExpressRoute. • Administer Azure AD, Conditional Access, and RBAC for identity and access control. • Drive cloud cost optimization through FinOps practices. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural strategy. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field. • 5+ years of systems engineering experience, with 3+ years focused on Azure. • Deep expertise in Azure compute, storage, networking, and security. • Strong automation/scripting skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep/Terraform). • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA). • Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel. Preferred: • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. • Hybrid/multi-cloud experience (e.g., Azure + AWS). • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. • Experience supporting government or classified workloads.