Azure Cloud Engineer

Our client is looking for **a Azure Cloud Engineer.** If interested please send me your updated resume with your expected salary. **Position type: Full time Location: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20006 and 1 day Telework Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance** **Required Qualifications** * Active Secret or higher clearance * 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering * 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines * 3+ years of experience using Terraform for IaC * 3+ years of experience using GitLab * Minimum of 4 years experience with PowerShell scripting * 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering (mid-level target). * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure core services and architecture. * Proficiency with Terraform (high priority), PowerShell, and GitLab CI/CD. * Experience supporting Azure networking (VNets, routing, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute). * Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in production environments. * Understanding of federal cloud security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF). * Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC four days per week. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience supporting DoD or federal agency cloud environments. * Experience with Docker/Kubernetes (AKS). * Azure serverless tools (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid). * Cost optimization using Azure Cost Management / FinOps practices.