AIS (Applied Information Sciences)
Sr. Azure Infrastructure Engineer
AIS (Applied Information Sciences), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Sr. Azure Infrastructure Engineer
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At AIS, we are mission‑driven, employee‑owned, and value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.
Why AIS?
Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.
Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.
Mission‑Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.
What are we looking for? At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills – we need driven individuals passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.
Working @ AIS
Core Knowledge & Skills: Align infrastructure strategy to business goals, lead large projects, apply compliance frameworks, design high‑availability/disaster‑recovery and performance optimization patterns, and shape deployment pipeline design.
Work & Complexity: Direct cross‑team programs, perform advanced tuning, implement high‑availability/failover architectures, lead audits, plan growth, and manage budgets.
Quality & Independence: Deliver high‑quality outcomes, set team standards, introduce innovative solutions, and make high‑impact decisions.
Teamwork & Communication: Lead the engineering team, develop talent, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.
Consulting & Engagement: Provide high‑level consulting to leadership, build roadmaps, negotiate vendor contracts, and sponsor innovation initiatives.
Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise‑grade cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on provisioning and configuring Azure resources, automating deployments, ensuring security compliance, and optimizing performance across hybrid and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Provision and configure Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components.
Automate deployment and management processes using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and PowerShell.
Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and availability of cloud environments.
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Collaborate with development and IT operations teams to support application deployment and maintenance.
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud‑related issues and incidents.
Provide guidance and training to teams on Azure services and best practices.
Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, deployment, and management.
Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Active Top Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Azure DevOps Engineer.
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration with on‑premises systems.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Experience with network architecture and security in cloud environments.
Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Targeted base salary range: $121,000 – $182,000 per year.
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
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At AIS, we are mission‑driven, employee‑owned, and value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.
Why AIS?
Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.
Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.
Mission‑Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.
What are we looking for? At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills – we need driven individuals passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.
Working @ AIS
Core Knowledge & Skills: Align infrastructure strategy to business goals, lead large projects, apply compliance frameworks, design high‑availability/disaster‑recovery and performance optimization patterns, and shape deployment pipeline design.
Work & Complexity: Direct cross‑team programs, perform advanced tuning, implement high‑availability/failover architectures, lead audits, plan growth, and manage budgets.
Quality & Independence: Deliver high‑quality outcomes, set team standards, introduce innovative solutions, and make high‑impact decisions.
Teamwork & Communication: Lead the engineering team, develop talent, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.
Consulting & Engagement: Provide high‑level consulting to leadership, build roadmaps, negotiate vendor contracts, and sponsor innovation initiatives.
Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise‑grade cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on provisioning and configuring Azure resources, automating deployments, ensuring security compliance, and optimizing performance across hybrid and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Provision and configure Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components.
Automate deployment and management processes using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and PowerShell.
Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and availability of cloud environments.
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Collaborate with development and IT operations teams to support application deployment and maintenance.
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud‑related issues and incidents.
Provide guidance and training to teams on Azure services and best practices.
Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, deployment, and management.
Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Active Top Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Azure DevOps Engineer.
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration with on‑premises systems.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Experience with network architecture and security in cloud environments.
Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Targeted base salary range: $121,000 – $182,000 per year.
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AIS (Applied Information Sciences) by 2x.
Get notified about new Senior Infrastructure Engineer jobs in
Washington, DC .
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