Senior Cloud Engineer/architect (SME Multi - cloud; Azure; AWS) - Fort Belvoir, VA

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Required Qualifications:

Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or equivalent).

Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility.

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

5+ years of experience designing and implementing secure Azure-based solutions in enterprise or government environments.

Proven expertise in Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, Azure RBAC, and Conditional Access.

Experience with multi-cloud identity integration (Azure + AWS or GCP).

Strong understanding of federated identity, SAML/OIDC protocols, and cross- cloud authentication mechanisms.

Familiarity with Azure Government (DoD), FedRAMP, and DISA STIG compliance frameworks.

Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, and CI/CD automation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief technical concepts to leadership and stakeholders.

Must be able to work as part of a team to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This shall include drafting SOPs and technical documentation as well as communication with senior program and customer leadership.

Must be able to present designs and plans to technical leadership personnel and boards for approvals.