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Working as part of a DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure team, this role partners with customers, systems integrators, architects, and engineers to modernize infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and accelerate cloud adoption in classified and regulated environments.\nThe consultant contributes to cloud platform engineering initiatives through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD automation, container orchestration, and cloud operations while ensuring solutions align with security, compliance, and operational requirements.\nThis opportunity will allow you to:\nAccelerate your career growth by leading complex cloud transformation initiatives.\nHone your skills in cloud-native technologies and secure automation practices.\nDevelop business acumen by aligning DevOps strategies with customer goals and compliance frameworks.\nMicrosoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.\nResponsibilities\nTECHNICAL DELIVERY\nImplement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Bicep, ARM templates, and Azure-native services.\nDevelop, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO).\nDeploy, configure, and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized workloads.\nSupport cloud migration and infrastructure modernization activities.\nImplement and maintain Azure platform services including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Azure DNS, Azure Firewall, and Azure networking solutions.\nConfigure and support identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).\nMonitor, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud infrastructure, platform, and deployment issues.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions.\nParticipate in Agile and DevOps practices including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement activities.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field AND 1+ year(s) work experience in relevant area of businessOR equivalent experience. \n\nOther Requirements\nSecurity Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:\nThe successful candidatemust havean active U.S. Government Top Secret /SCI Security Clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.\nClearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.\nMicrosoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.\nCitizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications\n3+ years work experience in relevant area of business.\nTechnical certifications based on domain/service line (e.g., Azure, Security, Dynamics).\nDelivery Management certification (e.g., Scrum, Agile, Change Management, Project Management).\nExperience deploying, and optimizing Azure solutions, including:Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)\nAzure DevOps (ADO) Server and CI/CD automation\nAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)\nContainers and container orchestration platforms\nAzure DNS\nAzure Firewall\nMicrosoft Entra ID\nConditional Access\nPrivileged Identity Management (PIM)\n\nTechnology Consulting IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,900 - $156,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $100,800 - $169,200 per year.\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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