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Top Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$150,000 and above
Engineering - Systems
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer with an Active Top Secret (SCI Eligible) Clearance. As a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer you will lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable cloud solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role is critical to modernizing infrastructure, enabling cloud-native applications, and supporting mission-critical services in a hybrid or fully cloud environment.
Role 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 Qualifications:
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.
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $130,000-170,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer with an Active Top Secret (SCI Eligible) Clearance. As a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer you will lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable cloud solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role is critical to modernizing infrastructure, enabling cloud-native applications, and supporting mission-critical services in a hybrid or fully cloud environment.
Role 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 Qualifications:
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.
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $130,000-170,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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