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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Azure Enclave Engineer to support a client in the government and defense technology sector by designing, securing, and maintaining highly controlled enclave environments. The Cloud/Systems Architect role is ideal for a senior infrastructure and security professional with deep experience in Azure, enclave architecture, and secure government or hybrid cloud environments. This position is located in Springfield, VA and is 100% on site.
Job Responsibility
Design and architect enclave infrastructure to meet strict security and operational requirements
Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and security implementation guides for Tier 3 and Tier 2 teams
Implement and enforce security controls and best practices within enclave environments
Collaborate closely with networking, security, and compliance teams to enhance infrastructure security and resilience
Conduct infrastructure and security risk assessments and recommend architectural, configuration, and operational improvements
Provide strategic IT support and guidance for secure enclave operations
Develop Azure architecture diagrams and maintain infrastructure-as-code artifacts
Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred)
8+ years of experience in enclave architecture, security engineering, or IT infrastructure management
At least six months of hands-on experience managing production Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, and identity
Strong experience with Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall configurations
Experience creating and managing virtual machines, containers, and Azure storage accounts
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and familiarity with Azure CLI for resource management
5+ years of technical writing experience supporting cloud-based or security-focused systems
Working knowledge of Azure Resource Manager, Bicep, and/or Terraform templates
Experience supporting hybrid or government cloud environments, including Azure Government and on-premises integrations
Strong understanding of cloud security principles such as IAM, network security, encryption, and Zero Trust architectures
Ability to clearly communicate complex security concepts to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and auditors
Required certifications: CompTIA Security+ and AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), or a higher-level Microsoft certification in lieu of AZ-104. Candidates not currently certified must obtain required certifications within six months of hire