Senior Azure Engineer

M9 Solutions , Washington, DC

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Azure Engineer to work hybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions to support enterprise workloads and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Collaborate with security, networking, and DevOps teams to enforce governance, compliance, and automation standards.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning across Azure services (VMs, Azure Functions, AKS, App Services, etc.).
• Support hybrid environments through services such as Azure Arc, Azure Stack, and ExpressRoute.
• Manage identity and access using Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, and RBAC.
• Optimize cloud spend and usage through FinOps practices and cost management tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in architecture reviews and strategic planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 3+ years focused on Microsoft Azure.
• Expert knowledge of core Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and security.
• Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep/Terraform).
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification.
• Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (e.g., integrating Azure with on-prem or AWS).
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or government workloads.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range

$60,000 - $180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to hr@m9solutions.com . If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or 703-936-0880 .

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.

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