Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer (Azure)

TL;DR

Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer (Azure): Designing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft 365, Azure, and security services within federal security standards and Zero Trust architecture with an accent on compliance and identity management. Focus on implementing FedRAMP Moderate requirements, managing Entra ID services, and ensuring robust threat protection using Defender and Sentinel.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a professional services firm specializing in growth initiatives and federal cloud engineering.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft security services.
• Implement cloud security controls aligned with Zero Trust architecture and FedRAMP Moderate requirements.
• Administer identity services using Entra ID, conditional access, and least-privilege models.
• Manage and support Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint Online workloads.
• Configure Defender, Sentinel, and Purview for threat protection and data governance.
• Produce technical documentation, compliance reporting, and disaster response playbooks.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience engineering enterprise Microsoft cloud environments.
• Ability to meet federal screening and suitability requirements prior to start.
• Expertise in hybrid Active Directory, M365, Entra, Intune, and Autopilot.
• Advanced experience with IAM, MFA transitions, and FIDO-based authentication.
• Current and maintained Microsoft certifications for 5+ years: Administrator Expert, Cybersecurity Architect Expert, and Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview.