Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

The Principal Azure Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations, with a strong focus on security monitoring and threat detection. This role supports complex cloud environments by leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices, collaborating across teams to solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting Azure cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates

Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Azure cloud environments while implementing Azure security best practices

Leveraging Azure data services such as Azure Monitor, Azure Logging Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Policy to ensure security posture and compliance

Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using services such as Logic Apps, Azure Automation, and Azure Functions

Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources

Managing Azure compute, storage, networking, and database services

Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree

7+ years of experience in cloud computing with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure

Experience designing and deploying Azure-based solutions, and working with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Git

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP

Familiarity with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager, GitHub Enterprise, GitLab, and/or architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman

Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, JSON, or Ansible

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform

Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, specifically JIRA and Confluence

Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide

Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Solutions Expert in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Clearance Requirements:

An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.

Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Full Time