Senior Cloud Engineer/Architect (AZURE)
SMS Data Products Group, Inc.Highlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity. SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information visit us at www.sms.com.