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Independent Software

National security software and analytics

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
DevOps & InfrastructureCloud Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates must possess at least one current Microsoft Azure certification.
  • Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with appropriate polygraph.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies that support business and operational needs.
  • Lead large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
  • Provide advanced technical guidance, resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues, and mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Drive improvements in cloud security, performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  • Architect and deploy enterprise-grade Azure environments, including hybrid and multi-region cloud solutions.
  • Lead Microsoft 365 integrations involving Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Single Sign-On, Conditional Access, Data Loss Prevention, and Microsoft Defender.
  • Plan and execute large-scale migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Azure and Microsoft 365, including Active Directory, email, and file shares.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or PowerShell Desired State Configuration.
  • Establish and manage cloud governance policies, cost optimization strategies, resource tagging, and policy enforcement.
  • Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex Azure and Microsoft 365 issues involving compute, networking, identity, and productivity services.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate cloud engineers and contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing.
  • Stay current with Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies, recommend improvements, and implement cloud best practices.

About the company

Independent Software develops software, analytics and systems capabilities for United States national security customers. Its engineers and technical specialists work in areas such as cybersecurity, data science, cloud systems, signals analysis and mission-focused software development. The company supports complex government environments where security clearances, technical accuracy and close customer collaboration are central to delivery. Its employer identity is therefore a defense and intelligence technology contractor rather than a consumer software publisher. Its workforce brings together technical specialists, client delivery teams and business operations.

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