Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer

SES Corporation

. Manage and maintain Azure environments, including subscriptions, resource groups, landing zones, governance and tagging, virtual networks, virtual machines, storage accounts, and platform services .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing Azure environments, including administration of Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity solutions. Proficient in implementing automation and infrastructure as code, while ensuring compliance with security standards and effective incident resolution.

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Azure AdministrationMicrosoft Entra IDPowerShell AutomationWindows Server AdministrationMicrosoft 365 Administration

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Hard Skills

Azure NetworkingVirtual MachinesBackup and Site RecoveryHybrid Active DirectoryNetwork Security GroupsAzure FirewallApplication GatewaysConditional AccessPrivileged Identity ManagementInfrastructure as Code

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowAzure DevOpsMicrosoft Configuration ManagerAzure MonitorLog AnalyticsApplication InsightsMicrosoft DefenderNinjaOneDatadog

Certifications & Qualifications

AZ-104SC-300MS-102ITIL 4 Foundation

Industry Keywords

Federal Cloud Security StandardsNIST ControlsZero Trust ControlsChange ManagementITSM Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudITSMLinuxServiceNowTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and maintain Azure environments, including subscriptions, resource groups, landing zones, governance and tagging, virtual networks, virtual machines, storage accounts, and platform services
Administer Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, and RBAC
Implement and maintain Azure networking, including Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Application Gateways, VPN connectivity, private endpoints, and hybrid network integration
Administer Microsoft 365 services
Administer and patch on-premises and Azure-hosted Windows and Linux servers, including builds, configuration, and lifecycle maintenance
Build automation and infrastructure as code using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
Monitor platform health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Microsoft Defender
Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and high availability using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
Perform security hardening and vulnerability remediation aligned with agency requirements, NIST controls, and federal cloud security standards
Participate in architecture reviews and recommend performance, cost, and security improvements
Own Tier 3 incidents from assignment to closure, restore service, and confirm resolution
Troubleshoot complex Azure, identity, network, and server issues using a structured method
Escalate issues to Microsoft or other vendors and identify recurring incidents for permanent fixes
Participate in the on-call rotation
Complete recurring O&M tasks and record completion in ServiceNow
Follow the NCUA change management process and document change results
Lead small-scale projects from planning through closeout, including scope, requirements, milestones, dependencies, implementation, communications, and status reporting in Azure DevOps
Support cloud migration projects for servers, applications, databases, and hybrid workloads
Communicate with end users, government stakeholders, and contract counterparts
Maintain ticket notes, work logs, technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, knowledge articles, and architecture diagrams
Guide other administrators and review their runbooks, change requests, and ticket documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of Microsoft infrastructure administration experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Azure administration and engineering
Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including networking, virtual machines, storage, Backup and Site Recovery
Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory
Strong experience with Windows Server and Linux server administration
Strong experience with Microsoft 365 administration
Strong experience with PowerShell automation
Strong experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM)
Experience administering Zero Trust controls such as Conditional Access and PIM
Demonstrated experience resolving Tier 3 incidents in a ticketed ITSM environment while carrying O&M and project assignments, using a repeatable troubleshooting process
Demonstrated experience following a formal change management process, including change requests, change board review, implementation and rollback plans
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering small-scale IT projects through closeout
Experience as a senior or lead technical resource, including guiding other administrators and owning technical decisions within an assigned area
Experience working directly with end users and government or customer stakeholders, verbally and in writing
Preferred: Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, SC-300, or MS-102 or successor
Preferred: ITIL 4 Foundation or equivalent IT service management training
Preferred: Experience with ServiceNow, Azure DevOps (ADO), NinjaOne, and Datadog
Preferred: Prior experience supporting a federal agency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
AD&D
STD
LTD
Company paid Life Insurance
401k with employer contribution
Paid Time Off
Pet Insurance