Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure and Identity

Job overview

The Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure and Identity role is hybrid in Fort Belvoir, VA, or Albuquerque, NM. Compensation is $199,000–$209,000 per year. The engineer supports mission-critical Department of Defense cloud modernization initiatives in classified enterprise environments. The role designs, implements, and sustains secure Azure and hybrid identity solutions, translating mission requirements into scalable cloud architectures. It contributes to DoD modernization by integrating cloud infrastructure, identity governance, security, and compliance across engineering and cybersecurity teams.

What you'll do

• Architect and implement secure Azure cloud solutions and hybrid cloud environments
• design and maintain hybrid identity using Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Connect, and Active Directory
• engineer authentication, identity governance, and privileged access solutions aligned with Zero Trust
• design Azure Landing Zones and governance frameworks
• develop Infrastructure as Code
• engineer secure Azure networking
• implement monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and security capabilities
• support ATO and DoD cybersecurity compliance
• document architectures and resolve complex cloud, networking, identity, and security issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior cloud engineer

azure

hybrid cloud

identity management

microsoft entra id

zero trust

infrastructure as code

dod cloud modernization

top secret/sci clearance

$199k–$209k per year

fort belvoir va

albuquerque nm

hybrid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• profit sharing
• tuition assistance.

Why this role

Requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, and substantial Azure engineering experience. The posting lists 401(k), matching, health, dental, vision, paid time off, profit sharing, and tuition assistance.

About the employer

Career Listings is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.