Senior Cloud Engineer/Architect (AZURE)

Role Overview

SMS's Digital Modernization is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer Architect (Azure) to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The role will be responsible for tech requirement definition, feasibility studies, pilot projects and implementations plans, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting outages, monitoring networks, infrastructure and systems, and proving proactive mitigation strategies.

What You Will Do

Design, implement, and secure Azure-based cloud architectures in alignment with DoD mission objectives and cybersecurity standards. Lead configuration, deployment, and management of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD for centralized identity, single sign-on (SSO), and role-based access control (RBAC) across Azure tenants and subscriptions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, identity and access management (IAM), Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), and cross-cloud interoperability. The selected candidate will design and implement Zero Trust-aligned, IL4/IL5-accredited solutions integrating Azure, AWS, and on-premises systems in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Requirements

• Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or equivalent)
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing secure Azure-based solutions in enterprise or government environments
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, Azure RBAC, and Conditional Access
• Experience with multi-cloud identity integration (Azure + AWS or GCP)
• Strong understanding of federated identity, SAML/OIDC protocols, and cross-cloud authentication mechanisms
• Familiarity with Azure Government (DoD), FedRAMP, and DISA STIG compliance frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, and CI/CD automation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief technical concepts to leadership and stakeholders
• Must be able to work as part of a team to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• CMMI Level 3 certification
• ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013