Azure IaaS Engineer

Role overview

This role engineers and supports Azure infrastructure and Windows systems in a distributed enterprise environment. You’ll help assess and modernize systems, implement cloud infrastructure, and support the transition to an agency-managed network. The work combines hands-on engineering with incident resolution, project coordination, and service improvement.

Responsibilities

- Assess, engineer, implement, and modernize Windows and Azure systems across a distributed network. - Review system requirements and recommend changes to support a move from an existing government network to an agency-owned and managed environment. - Implement Azure infrastructure and help coordinate workstreams across technical domains. - Troubleshoot complex incidents, manage escalations, and coordinate resources to restore or improve service. - Participate in project planning, identify risks and dependencies, and help prepare plans and updates for technical review. - Maintain knowledge base articles, procedures, work instructions, and job aids; meet with stakeholders to understand service needs.

Requirements

- A bachelor’s degree and ten years of applicable experience, or the stated equivalent combination if accepted by the hiring process. - At least five years of Azure IaaS engineering and support experience. - Expert knowledge of Windows Server in Azure environments and experience building, configuring, and hardening Windows servers. - Strong scripting and PowerShell skills, plus experience managing Azure through Intune and administering Azure Active Directory. - Ability to obtain government entry-on-duty clearance; active clearance is preferred. - ITIL Foundation certification, or ability to attain it within the first six months.

Nice to have

- ITIL v3 or v4, Windows administration, Azure fundamentals, or CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certifications. - Previous federal government or defense experience, and experience with cloud scripting and automation.

Benefits and work setup

This is a full-time role with no travel listed. Flexible time off, learning resources, and benefits covering health, wellness, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time away are described. The listed national-average salary range is $98,500–$206,800; actual pay may vary by location, experience, education, skills, and contract requirements.