The Role
Designs, implements, and sustains secure Azure and hybrid cloud environments for DoD missions. The role focuses on Azure architecture, landing zones, governance, networking, identity and access management, Zero Trust, infrastructure as code, automation, compliance, and cloud security. Responsibilities include supporting classified environments, troubleshooting complex infrastructure and security issues, contributing to ATO efforts, collaborating with technical teams, and producing architecture and engineering documentation.
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Job Summary
JCS Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure/Identity) to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) cloud modernization initiatives. 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Location: Ft. Meade, MD
Clearance: Secret
Salary: $96,000.00 - $105,000.00
Certification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.
What’s in it for you:
What you will do:
Cloud Architecture & Engineering
What you will bring:
Education & Experience
How you will wow us:
Certifications
JCS 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.
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Summary
JCS Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure/Identity) to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) cloud modernization initiatives. 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Location: Ft. Meade, MD
Clearance: Secret
Salary: $96,000.00 - $105,000.00
Certification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.
What’s in it for you:
- Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
- Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
- A robust benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- And more!
What you will do:
Cloud Architecture & Engineering
- Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions supporting DoD mission requirements.
- Design and deploy greenfield Azure environments and hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure services.
- Design Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks, subscription architectures, and management group strategies utilizing Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework guidance.
- Implement Azure-native monitoring, governance, backup, disaster recovery, and security capabilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and security issues.
- Evaluate emerging Microsoft cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions supporting mission objectives.
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise hybrid identity solutions utilizing:
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Entra Connect
- Active Directory
- Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) capabilities
- Engineer authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privileged access management solutions.
- Just-in-Time (JIT) access
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
- Zero Trust security models
- Conditional Access
- Access Reviews
- Entitlement Management
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Cloud Networking & Security
- Virtual Networks (VNets)
- ExpressRoute
- VPN Gateway
- Azure Firewall
- Virtual WAN
- Private connectivity services
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Zero Trust initiatives
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- Azure Bicep
- ARM Templates
- Similar automation technologies
- Azure CLI
- PowerShell
- Python
- Comparable scripting languages
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, systems engineering, and application development teams.
- Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and accreditation efforts.
- Architecture documentation
- Engineering diagrams
- Implementation guides
- Standard operating procedures
- Technical documentation
What you will bring:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 12-15 years of relevant experience, OR
- Master's degree in a related technical discipline and 10-13 years of relevant experience, OR
- Doctorate in a related technical discipline, OR
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience where permitted.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience designing and implementing Microsoft Azure enterprise cloud solutions.
- Demonstrated experience architecting hybrid Azure environments integrating enterprise on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services.
- Advanced experience with:
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Entra Connect
- Active Directory
- AWS IAM
- Hybrid identity synchronization
- Federation
- Enterprise identity management
- Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) solutions
- Experience implementing Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities, including:
- Conditional Access
- Policy Information Points and Policy Engines
- Access Reviews
- Entitlement Management
- Lifecycle Workflows
- Identity lifecycle automation
- Experience implementing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise governance models.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, storage, compute, governance, and security services.
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code utilizing:
- Terraform
- Azure Bicep
- ARM Templates
- Similar technologies
- Experience with:
- Azure CLI
- PowerShell
- Python
- Comparable automation languages
- Strong understanding of:
- Zero Trust architecture
- Identity-centric security
- Cloud security best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance
- 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
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
How you will wow us:
Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification required/preferred.
- Additional AWS Professional and/or Specialty Certifications highly desired.
- Experience designing, implementing, and managing hybrid multi-cloud environments integrating Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud initiatives and environments, including:
- Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC)
- DoD Joint Tenant Cloud Environments
- DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and related cloud modernization efforts
- Understanding of DoD Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) architecture and principles.
- Experience supporting:
- Identity Federation
- Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
- Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives
- Secure access and authorization within DoD cloud environments
- Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud solutions and management platforms, including:
- Azure Arc
- Azure Stack HCI
- Azure Local
- Enterprise hybrid cloud management and orchestration platforms
- Experience deploying and managing cloud-native applications using:
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Kubernetes
- Container orchestration and cloud-native platform technologies
- Experience implementing and managing cloud security, compliance, and governance solutions, including:
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Purview
- Experience designing and implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines utilizing:
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub Enterprise
- Ability to integrate security controls, compliance checks, and automation throughout the software development lifecycle.
JCS 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.
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
- Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
- Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
- Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 12–15 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in a related technical discipline with 10–13 years of relevant experience, or doctorate in a related technical discipline
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience where permitted
- At least five years designing and implementing Microsoft Azure enterprise cloud solutions
- Experience architecting hybrid Azure environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect, Active Directory, AWS IAM, federation, hybrid identity synchronization, and enterprise identity management
- Experience implementing Entra ID Governance, Conditional Access, Access Reviews, Entitlement Management, Lifecycle Workflows, and identity lifecycle automation
- Experience implementing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise governance models
- Experience with Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, Azure CLI, PowerShell, and Python
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture, identity-centric security, and cloud security best practices
- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, including an approved certification such as Security+ CE, CySA+, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, SSCP, GSEC, GCIH, GCED, or CND
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification
- Additional AWS Professional or Specialty certifications
- Experience with DoD cloud initiatives, JWCC, DoD Joint Tenant Cloud Environments, or DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy
- Experience with Azure Arc, Azure Stack HCI, Azure Local, AKS, Kubernetes, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Intune, Purview, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Enterprise
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
JCS is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities, digital transformation, software solutions, and IT services. We hold contracts in support of federal, state, and local government organizations in addition to assisting industry leaders in the private sector. Vision: Elevate the customer, the employee, and the community Mission: Delivering superior, mission-focused technology solutions to empower our clients. Our Services: • IT Services & Solutions • Cyber Security • Advanced Data Analytics • Health IT • Professional Services • Digital Transformation • Partner Network and Technology Certifications JCS is an 8(a) Certified Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Minority-Owned Small Business (MOSB), and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based out of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. JCS is ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1: 2018, ISO/IEC 27000: 2013 certified and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for both Development and Services. JCS is a Microsoft Gold and ServiceNow Premium partner. We are also certified as a “Great Place to Work.”
