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FTS, Inc.

Lead Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

FTS, Inc., Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090

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A technology-driven organization is seeking a Lead Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support and evolve its cloud environment. This role blends hands‑on engineering with technical leadership and focuses on building stable, secure, and well‑architected Microsoft Azure platforms that support a variety of internal applications and services.

The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure, application, and security stakeholders to implement Azure solutions that emphasize reliability, governance, and long‑term scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure across multiple environments.

Lead the development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

Ensure Azure platforms meet availability, performance, security, and governance standards.

Partner with engineering and operations teams to support Azure‑based and hybrid workloads.

Monitor and optimize Azure environments for cost, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Investigate and resolve complex Azure infrastructure and platform issues.

Evaluate new Azure services and capabilities and recommend improvements aligned with organizational standards.

Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, system designs, and operational guidelines.

Contribute to identity, access, and device management initiatives where relevant.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

6+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering or infrastructure roles.

Strong knowledge of Azure service models including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and serverless architectures.

Hands‑on experience implementing Infrastructure as Code in Azure environments.

Experience applying cloud security controls, governance, and compliance practices within Azure.

Familiarity with Azure monitoring, policy management, and cost optimization approaches.

One or more Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator or equivalent).

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and cross‑team communication skills.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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