Cloud Administrator (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking skilled Cloud Administrative Engineer (Azure) to support a classified program for U.S. Air Force in Lorton, VA. The team is seeking individuals well-versed with Microsoft Azure to be able to perform administration, maintenance, and application configuration for this newly awarded program.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance (will consider TS)

Location: Lorton, VA (100% on-site) 

This job opens for applications on 3/12/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date  

Responsibilities of the Cloud Engineer:  

·      Perform as the enclave administrator on behalf of the Customer; deployment and maintenance of Mission Enclave infrastructure and all application- related responsibilities of the environment

·      Perform system health monitoring to include Azure Solutions System Health, Program Application, and Capability Management

·      Conduct troubleshooting and remediation activities for different teams

·      Participate in planning sessions with project leads and customers

·      Perform regular maintenance of systems and applications 

 Qualifications of the Cloud Engineer:  

• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• 7+ years of prior relevant experience working with systems, software, cloud/ devops technologies, additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Certifications: IAT II certification required, Azure certifications highly preferred (opportunity to obtain AZ certifications once onboarded)
• Must have experience maintaining Microsoft Azure cloud environment
• Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps experience (Bicep, ARM, PowerShell, CLI)
• Experience within C4 networks / operating environments and SAP networks / operating environments preferred.
• Experience in one, or more, of the following: Cloud technologies, data and AI, security, business application design and implementation.
• Ability to self-manage for maintenance of workloads and ensuring appropriate support of all systems and applications

Compensation of the Cloud Engineer:  

• Total compensation based on experience level - $140,000 - $175,000+ **based on experience level**
• Full Benefits: PTO, Sick leave as required by law, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k
• Newly awarded program, 5+ years remaining supporting U.S. Air Force
• Certification reimbursement and bonus potential once certifications are obtained

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