Microsoft Cloud Engineer ( Only US Citizens )
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About the role
Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens with Active Clearnce
Rate: Open (We can submit at our own bill rate_
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer to provide technical leadership and operational support for enterprise Microsoft cloud environments, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, security, identity management, endpoint management, and compliance frameworks such as NIST and FedRAMP.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, operate, and optimize Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Security environments.
Implement and maintain security architectures aligned with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), and FedRAMP Moderate requirements.
Administer and secure Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management, and least-privilege models.
Manage and support Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and other M365 workloads.
Provide engineering support for Azure infrastructure, networking, and application workloads.
Configure and manage Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview solutions.
Manage Intune, endpoint compliance policies, and Windows Autopilot deployments.
Implement reporting and dashboards using Power BI for health monitoring, compliance, and Azure cost management.
Support incident response, disaster recovery, change management, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to resolve complex technical issues.
Required Technical Skills
Microsoft 365 Administration
Microsoft Azure Architecture & Administration
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Intune & Endpoint Management
Windows Autopilot
Exchange Online
SharePoint Online
Microsoft Teams Administration
Microsoft Defender, Sentinel & Purview
PowerShell Automation & Microsoft Graph API
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Hybrid Active Directory
Azure Networking & Infrastructure
Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
Zero Trust Security Architecture
NIST and FedRAMP Compliance
Required Experience
10+ years of IT Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Cloud environments.
Experience managing environments with 700+ endpoints.
Strong experience with Hybrid Active Directory, MFA implementations, Smart Cards, and FIDO authentication.
Experience creating technical documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
Ability to work independently and provide senior-level technical leadership.
Required Certifications (Current)
Candidates should possess most or all of the following certifications:
Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Federal Government environments.
Familiarity with FISMA, IRS 1075, and FedRAMP requirements.
Experience with security audits and compliance assessments.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
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