Azure Cloud Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking an Azure-focused Cloud Engineer with an Active Secret Clearance to support secure, mission-critical infrastructure for a federal client. This role is hybrid with onsite work required 3 days per week in Ft. Meade, MD. 

Responsibilities for the Cloud Engineer include: 

• Architect, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions in Microsoft Azure. 
• Design and maintain Kubernetes clusters for containerized workloads. 
• Administer and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. 
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. 
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible. 
• Ensure systems meet DoD security and compliance standards. 
• Monitor and optimize performance, capacity, uptime, and security across cloud and hybrid environments. 
• Support incident, problem, change, and knowledge management processes. 
• Collaborate with internal teams and government stakeholders to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues. 
• Participate in on-call rotations and change management duties. 

Qualifications for the Cloud Engineer include: 

• Active DoD Secret Clearance (required). 
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Associate’s degree with 7+ years in cloud or infrastructure engineering. 
• Expert-level experience with Azure, Kubernetes, RHEL, Jenkins, Terraform, and Ansible. 
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, and security best practices. 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps methodologies. 
• Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks (e.g., STIGs, RMF) is preferred. 
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. 
• Ability to work onsite at Ft. Meade, MD three days per week. 

Compensation for the Cloud Engineer includes: 

• Salary range: $165,000 - $195,000 annually, commensurate with experience. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave, STD, LTD, Flexible Hybrid Schedule. 

This job is open for applications on 10/21/2025. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date. 

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