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Azure Systems Engineer

Ridgeline International
Full TimemidHybrid
Tysons, Virginia, USPosted February 18, 2026

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Job Description

What You Will DoArchitect and Engineer Azure EnvironmentsDesign and implement scalable, secure Azure infrastructure including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid modelsBuild and manage virtual networks, network security groups, Azure Firewall, and private endpointsArchitect hybrid connectivity using VPN and ExpressRouteImplement high availability and disaster recovery patternsOwn Identity and SystemsDeploy and maintain Windows workloads in AzureIntegrate Azure AD and Entra ID with enterprise systemsImplement role based access control, Conditional Access, and least privilege modelsSupport Microsoft 365 and identity integrations as requiredAutomate EverythingBuild infrastructure using Terraform preferred, ARM or Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLIDeliver idempotent, repeatable deployments with no manual buildsContribute to continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for infrastructureSecure and OperationalizeImplement Defender for Cloud and Azure security controlsConfigure Azure Monitor and Log AnalyticsSupport compliance frameworks such as NIST, RMF, and CMMC as applicableLead vulnerability remediation and hardeningOwn backup, recovery, monitoring, and incident responseWhat You Will Accomplish in Your First Six MonthsWithin six months, you will:Gain full command of the existing Azure environment and create a clear modernization roadmap aligned to business objectivesStandardize infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code, eliminating drift and reducing operational riskStrengthen identity, access, and network architecture to meet enterprise grade security expectationsEnhance observability and monitoring so systems are visible, measurable, and proactively managedDeliver a scalable, documented, and resilient Azure platform ready to support long term growthBy month six, the environment will be more consistent, secure, automated, and operationally mature because of your direct impact.What We Are Looking ForWe are hiring engineers who have personally built and operated what they claim experience in.An Active Secret Clearance at a minimumFive or more years of hands on systems engineeringThree or more years building and operating Azure in productionDirect experience deploying and troubleshooting Azure networking including virtual networks, network security groups, peering, private endpoints, VPN, and ExpressRouteHands on Azure AD and Entra ID implementation including Conditional Access, role based access control, and enterprise integrationsProven Infrastructure as Code practice in real environments with Terraform preferredStrong PowerShell automation experienceExperience as primary engineer for production Azure workloadsNice to haves:Azure certifications such as AZ 104 or AZ 305Experience in regulated or Department of Defense environmentsAzure Kubernetes Service experienceAzure DevOps or GitHub Actions pipeline experienceMicrosoft Defender suite experienceZero trust architecture implementationWhat Success Looks LikeInfrastructure is automated, secure, and well documentedDeployments are repeatable and reliableIncidents decrease because root causes are eliminatedSystems scale cleanly and predictablyEngineering decisions balance technical rigor and business impactWhy You’ll Love Working Here:Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that drive business success and innovation.Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values teamwork, innovation, and shared success.Career Growth: Access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, and clear advancement paths.Here are some Perks!Flexible PTO + holidaysGenerous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceEmployer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)Learning & Development opportunitiesProfessional coaching servicesFree Personal Privacy Protection ServicesGet the technology you want to do your jobWe have free daily snacks & drinks

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