Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure)
to support a company focused on delivering scientifically driven organizational solutions through applied research and technology. This is a
remote
position with occasional on-site requirements in
Chantilly, VA.
The
Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure)
will design, operate, and secure enterprise cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments while supporting mission‑critical systems and compliance initiatives. Join a team where your cloud expertise directly supports data‑driven decision‑making for high‑impact government and commercial clients.
Responsibilities
Designing, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining secure Azure cloud infrastructure using native Microsoft services
Implementing Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC), automation, and CI/CD pipelines to support cloud and application operations
Administering and supporting Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Intune, and Entra ID
Monitoring production systems, troubleshooting incidents, and performing patching, upgrades, and configuration changes
Supporting security, compliance, and audit initiatives aligned with CMMC, NIST, and other regulatory frameworks
Qualifications
5–10+ years of experience in cloud operations, systems administration, or infrastructure engineering
Experience with Microsoft Azure services (VMs, Virtual Networks, Storage, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Backup/DR, identity and security services) and Microsoft 365 administration
Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep), PowerShell or scripting, and CI/CD pipelines
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Compensation
Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000
depending on experience
Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law
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