Cyber Shell, LLC→
Azure Cloud Engineer at Cyber Shell, LLC in Washington, DC
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Job Description
We are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to serve as the cloud subject matter expert for a federal agency's Azure subscriptions. This is a designated key position on our program. You will own cloud architecture, governance, security, and cost optimization; designing secure landing zones, embedding Zero Trust principles, and keeping cloud spend aligned to budget.
On a typical day you will:
Analyze cloud spending, identify trends, and develop strategies to optimize and reduce costs using Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor
Create and maintain budgets for cloud services and forecast future costs based on trends and organizational growth
Evaluate and select Azure services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure Policy) to support enterprise workloads
Design secure landing zones using Azure services and Azure Policy
Implement Azure governance models including management groups, role-based access control (RBAC), and tagging strategies
Collaborate with security operations to embed Zero Trust principles, identity governance, and threat protection into cloud designs
Ensure compliance with federal mandates (FedRAMP, SP 800-53, EO 14028, CNSSI 1253) and internal security policies
Architect hybrid solutions that integrate cloud-native services with on-prem systems
Provide architectural oversight for cloud migration and modernization projects
Work closely with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural consistency
7+ years of IT experience with 4+ years focused on Microsoft Azure engineering/architecture
**Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one) — required to support classified systems**
Deep expertise in Azure governance: management groups, RBAC, Azure Policy, tagging, and landing zone design
Experience with Azure cost management, budgeting, and forecasting
Working knowledge of federal security frameworks: FedRAMP, SP 800-53, EO 14028, CNSSI 1253
Experience designing hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premises systems
Experience with cloud deployment automation and infrastructure as code
Strong collaboration skills across security, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
U.S. citizenship required
Available for on-site work in Washington, DC during standard hours
Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure Administrator (AZ-104); experience with Azure Government
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:
Medical (HSA-qualified UnitedHealthcare plan), dental, and vision coverage; company pays 75% of employee premiums
$100,000 company-paid life & AD&D insurance, with optional voluntary buy-up coverage for you and your family
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% company paid
401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution; immediately vested, yours whether or not you contribute
11 paid federal holidays, 10 vacation days (growing to 20 with tenure), and 10 sick days per year
Company-paid certification exams and renewals
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year