Cloud Infrastructure, Security Engineer

Solutions for Information Design, Inc.

. Design, implement, administer, and optimize secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable Microsoft Azure infrastructure across corporate and program-specific environments .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, administer, and optimize secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable Microsoft Azure infrastructure across corporate and program-specific environments
Manage Azure computing resources, virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, cloud identity services, firewalls, VPN connectivity, load balancing, backup services, and monitoring solutions
Configure and maintain Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, identity integration, access controls, and platform services
Administer and integrate Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, endpoint management, and other enterprise services with Azure infrastructure
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Azure Bicep, or ARM templates
Perform cloud resource provisioning, configuration management, patching, upgrading, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup validation, and capacity planning
Develop scripts, automation, and repeatable processes using PowerShell, Python, or comparable technologies
Implement and maintain cloud backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and Continuity of Operations capabilities
Configure and maintain Azure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
Evaluate Azure resource utilization, performance, security, reliability, and costs and recommend improvements
Maintain cloud architecture documentation, system inventories, network and data-flow diagrams, configuration records, operating procedures, and infrastructure deployment documentation
Design, implement, maintain, assess, and document cybersecurity controls across Microsoft Azure infrastructure and hosted environments
Lead and support technical RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, including security control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
Develop, maintain, and coordinate ATO packages and supporting cybersecurity documentation, including SSPs, control implementation statements, diagrams, configuration evidence, POA&Ms, and related security artifacts
Work with cybersecurity personnel, system owners, government stakeholders, and assessors to prepare systems for authorization and address assessment findings
Implement and document security controls under NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, DoD RMF, and other applicable federal cybersecurity frameworks
Implement and maintain Azure security configurations, identity and access controls, multifactor authentication, RBAC, least-privilege access, network segmentation, encryption, and secure configuration baselines
Configure and maintain Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and comparable security technologies
Perform system hardening and manage vulnerability identification, prioritization, remediation, validation, and reporting
Review security scans, alerts, logs, and configuration findings; investigate potential security issues and support incident response and remediation
Maintain audit-ready technical documentation and continuous monitoring evidence
Coordinate security assessments, penetration testing, tabletop exercises, internal audits, and customer or third-party reviews
Support secure storage, processing, and transmission of CUI, PII, and other sensitive data
Evaluate proposed Azure services, infrastructure changes, and integrations for security, compliance, operational, and architectural impacts
Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to design and maintain Azure environments supporting application development, testing, deployment, and production operations
Support integration of infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, security validation, and monitoring into CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
Gather and analyze operational, business, cybersecurity, and technical requirements and translate them into Azure infrastructure and security solutions
Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel and program stakeholders to align infrastructure designs, deployments, and system changes with RMF and ATO requirements
Evaluate Azure technologies, platform services, and architectural approaches to improve reliability, scalability, security, maintainability, and cost effectiveness
Coordinate with internal departments, government customers, vendors, and external service providers regarding cloud infrastructure requirements, system changes, technical issues, and compliance activities
Communicate technical risks, operational constraints, architectural recommendations, and alternative solutions to technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure, cloud computing, systems administration, cloud networking, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity fundamentals
Working knowledge of Azure compute, networking, storage, identity services, logging and monitoring, backup, virtualization, firewalls, VPN technologies, and endpoint security
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity requirements, particularly DoD RMF, NIST security controls, and the ATO lifecycle
Ability to develop, maintain, and organize accurate, complete, and audit-ready ATO documentation and technical security evidence
Experience with PowerShell, Python, or comparable scripting and automation technologies
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, and DevSecOps practices
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related discipline
Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, cloud administration, cybersecurity engineering, or a closely related field
Substantial hands-on experience deploying and administering Microsoft Azure environments
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, administering, and securing production infrastructure within Microsoft Azure
Strong working knowledge of Azure infrastructure services, including virtual machines, virtual networking, storage, identity and access management, network security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including identity management, authentication, access controls, and integration with Azure infrastructure
Experience implementing and maintaining infrastructure through automated deployment or Infrastructure as Code technologies, such as Terraform, Azure Bicep, or ARM templates
Experience developing scripts or automated workflows using PowerShell, Python, or comparable technologies
Experience implementing or assessing technical security controls under NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF, CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA, or comparable federal cybersecurity requirements
Demonstrated experience directly supporting RMF and ATO activities, including developing or maintaining security documentation, technical control implementation statements, assessment evidence, POA&Ms, and other authorization-related artifacts
Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
United States citizenship
Current CompTIA Security+ (or higher) certification at the time of hire
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance and satisfy applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements
Ability to support occasional maintenance, incident response, or system restoration activities outside normal business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee ownership through our ESOP
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO policy with 11 paid holidays annually
Paid family leave
401(k) retirement plan
Monthly reimbursement for high-speed internet
Fully remote work with flexible scheduling
Sponsored professional development and training
A fun and inclusive culture with regular virtual team events