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MANTECH · 1 day ago

Senior Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

MANTECH seeks a motivated and experienced Senior Principal Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will support mission-critical operations by designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud environments using modern tools and best practices.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurityTelecommunications

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supporting Azure cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates

Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Azure cloud environments

Implementing Azure security best practices and managing Windows and Linux servers

Leveraging Azure data services and containerization technologies alongside DevOps tools including Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub

Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI

Configuring network security groups (NSGs) and application gateways to protect resources

Managing Azure compute, storage, networking, and database services

Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to solve complex technical challenges

Qualification

Microsoft AzureInfrastructure as CodeDevOps toolsCloud security best practicesScripting PowerShellScripting PythonContainer technologiesDoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certificationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of a degree

7+ years of experience in cloud computing with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure

Experience designing and deploying Azure-based solutions and working with DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Git

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP

Familiarity with cloud template technologies such as Azure Resource Manager, GitHub Enterprise, GitLab, and architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)

Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, JSON, or Ansible

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification required (e.g., CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Sec+, CND, SSCP) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred

Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform

Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide

Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Solutions Expert in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert