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This position will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, engineering, implementing, and sustaining secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions within classified enterprise environments.\nThe successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, hybrid cloud engineering, and enterprise identity management. This role requires an experienced engineer capable of translating complex mission requirements into secure, scalable cloud solutions while maintaining a hands-on engineering role throughout the solution lifecycle.\nThe ideal candidate will have experience supporting DoD cloud initiatives, implementing hybrid identity solutions, and engineering cloud environments aligned with Zero Trust principles and Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements.\nLocation: Ft. Meade, MD\nClearance: Secret\nSalary: $96,000.00 - $105,000.00\nCertification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.\nWhat’s in it for you:\nJoin a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. \nBe part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. \nEnjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. \nA robust benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance \nLife insurance \nShort-and-long term disability \nPaid time off (PTO) \n401k retirement plan with employer match \nAnnual Professional Development Reimbursement Program \nAnd more! \n\nWhat you will do:\nCloud Architecture & Engineering\nArchitect, design, engineer, and implement secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions supporting DoD mission requirements.\nDesign and deploy greenfield Azure environments and hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure services.\nDesign Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks, subscription architectures, and management group strategies utilizing Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework guidance.\nImplement Azure-native monitoring, governance, backup, disaster recovery, and security capabilities.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and security issues.\nEvaluate emerging Microsoft cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions supporting mission objectives.\nIdentity & Access ManagementDesign, implement, and maintain enterprise hybrid identity solutions utilizing:\nMicrosoft Entra ID\nMicrosoft Entra Connect\nActive Directory\nEnterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) capabilities\nEngineer authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privileged access management solutions.\nSupport:Just-in-Time (JIT) access\nRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)\nAttribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)\nZero Trust security models\nConfigure and administer Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities including:Conditional Access\nAccess Reviews\nEntitlement Management\nLifecycle WorkflowsPrivileged Identity Management (PIM)\nCloud Networking & Security\nDesign and implement secure Azure networking solutions utilizing:Virtual Networks (VNets)\nExpressRoute\nVPN Gateway\nAzure Firewall\nVirtual WAN\nPrivate connectivity services\nSupport compliance with:Risk Management Framework (RMF)\nSecurity Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)\nDoD cybersecurity requirements\nZero Trust initiatives\nAutomation & Infrastructure as Code\nDevelop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing:Terraform\nAzure Bicep\nARM Templates\nSimilar automation technologies\nAutomate cloud administration using:Azure CLI\nPowerShell\nPython\nComparable scripting languages\nSystems Engineering & CollaborationCollaborate with cybersecurity, networking, systems engineering, and application development teams.\nSupport Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and accreditation efforts.\nProduce:Architecture documentation\nEngineering diagrams\nImplementation guides\nStandard operating procedures\nTechnical documentation\nWhat you will bring:\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 12-15 years of relevant experience, OR\nMaster's degree in a related technical discipline and 10-13 years of relevant experience, OR\nDoctorate in a related technical discipline, OR\nEquivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience where permitted.\n Technical QualificationsMinimum five (5) years of experience designing and implementing Microsoft Azure enterprise cloud solutions.\nDemonstrated experience architecting hybrid Azure environments integrating enterprise on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services.\nAdvanced experience with:Microsoft Entra ID\nMicrosoft Entra Connect\nActive Directory\nAWS IAM\nHybrid identity synchronization\nFederation\nEnterprise identity management\nEnterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) solutions\n\nExperience implementing Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities, including:Conditional Access\nPolicy Information Points and Policy Engines\nAccess Reviews\nEntitlement Management\nLifecycle Workflows\nIdentity lifecycle automation\n\nExperience implementing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise governance models.\nStrong understanding of Azure networking, storage, compute, governance, and security services.\nExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code utilizing:Terraform\nAzure Bicep\nARM Templates\nSimilar technologies\n\nExperience with:Azure CLI\nPowerShell\nPython\nComparable automation languages\n\nStrong understanding of:Zero Trust architecture\nIdentity-centric security\nCloud security best practices\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance\n Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, including one of the following: Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, CASP+ CE, CISSP (Associate or Full), CCSP, CISA, SSCP, GSEC, GCIH, GCED, CND, Other approved IAT Level II certifications\n\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert\nHow you will wow us:\nCertifications\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification required/preferred.\nAdditional AWS Professional and/or Specialty Certifications highly desired.\n Cloud Modernization & Multi-Cloud ExpertiseExperience designing, implementing, and managing hybrid multi-cloud environments integrating Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).\nFamiliarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud initiatives and environments, including: Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC)\nDoD Joint Tenant Cloud Environments\nDoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and related cloud modernization efforts\n\n Identity, Access Management & Zero TrustUnderstanding of DoD Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) architecture and principles.\nExperience supporting: Identity Federation\nIdentity Governance and Administration (IGA)\nZero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives\nSecure access and authorization within DoD cloud environments\n\nHybrid Cloud TechnologiesHands-on experience with hybrid cloud solutions and management platforms, including: Azure Arc\nAzure Stack HCI\nAzure Local\nEnterprise hybrid cloud management and orchestration platforms\n\n Cloud-Native Platforms & ContainerizationExperience deploying and managing cloud-native applications using: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)\nKubernetes\nContainer orchestration and cloud-native platform technologies\n\nSecurity, Compliance & GovernanceExperience implementing and managing cloud security, compliance, and governance solutions, including: Microsoft Defender for Cloud\nMicrosoft Sentinel\nMicrosoft Intune\nMicrosoft Purview\n\n DevSecOps & AutomationExperience designing and implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines utilizing: Azure DevOps\nGitHub Enterprise\n\nAbility to integrate security controls, compliance checks, and automation throughout the software development lifecycle.\nJCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.\nJCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.\nOur employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!\nCustomer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients \nInnovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions \nAccountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery \nInspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process \nIntegrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time! \nStewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. \nAt JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. 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