Sr Cloud Engineer

Description Designing, deploying, securing, and sustaining Microsoft Azure and Azure Government cloud architectures in support of Navy C4I Supporting hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on premises infrastructure with Azure services  Engineering Azure connectivity, including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, routing, segmentation, firewall integration, and connectivity to on premises networks  Designing and managing Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, VLAN integration, and network segmentation  Implementing cloud security using Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, secure baselines, least privilege access, role based access control, and Zero Trust principles  Administering Azure identity, privileged access, service identities, and access controls in coordination with enterprise identity and cybersecurity teams  Architecting and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows and Linux virtual machines, and containerized workloads  Developing repeatable infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Automation, scripting, and CI/CD practices  Troubleshooting cloud, network, identity, security, compute, storage, and hybrid integration issues across lab, test, and production environments  Evaluating technical, cybersecurity, mission, schedule, and cost constraints to develop resilient cloud implementation plans  Producing architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and sustainment documentation  Supporting RMF, ATO, STIG, vulnerability remediation, POA&M, and continuous monitoring activities  Participating in technical reviews, change management, test events, deployment planning, and production transition activities  Identifying technical risks, dependencies, integration gaps, and sustainment concerns, then recommend practical mitigation options  Communicating technical recommendations, risks, and tradeoffs to government customers, engineering teams, cybersecurity stakeholders, and program leadership #LI-JC1 Requirements U.S. citizenship required  Active DoD Secret clearance required at start, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance  Ability to qualify for CSWF / DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ CE or equivalent IAT II certification is required as a minimum  Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline  Five (5) or more years of experience with:  Microsoft Azure systems engineering, including architecture design, deployment, migration, configuration, administration, and sustainment  Azure Government or DoD owned cloud environments  Hybrid cloud architectures integrating on premises infrastructure with Azure services  Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, segmentation, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute  Operating systems management, including Linux, Windows, and VMware based environments  Cloud security implementation, including Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, secure baselines, least privilege access, role based access control, and Zero Trust principles  Identity and access management, including privileged access, service identities, and integration with enterprise identity services  Infrastructure automation using Terraform, Azure Automation, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, or comparable tools  Troubleshooting complex cloud, network, identity, security, compute, and hybrid integration issues  Experience with DoD Impact Level environments, with IL5 experience strongly preferred  Ability to understand complex network operating systems, cloud services, and supporting infrastructure  Experience producing technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operating procedures, and RMF / ATO compliance evidence  Strong verbal and written communication skills  Desired Skills Experience supporting Navy C4I, C5I, C6I, tactical networks, or comparable DoD mission environments  Experience with Azure Government, classified cloud, IL5, or IL6 environments  Experience with any or all of the following:  Azure Arc  Azure Virtual Desktop  Azure Kubernetes Service or other Kubernetes/container platforms  Azure Firewall  Microsoft Defender for Cloud  ExpressRoute  VPN Gateway  Azure virtual machines  Linux and Windows server administration  Terraform integrated with Azure Automation  Git based version control and CI/CD pipelines  Automation with Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python  Containerization using OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, or similar platforms  Networking technologies, primarily Cisco and Juniper  Software Defined Networking experience or understanding  Storage technologies, preferably vSAN or comparable enterprise storage  DISA STIGs, ACAS/SCAP remediation, RMF controls, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring  Thorough understanding of DoD and Navy cybersecurity practices  Strong collaboration and leadership skills in a multi disciplinary technical environment  Clearance Information SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY Travel Requirements About Us Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years o