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Azure Cloud Architect

Providence, RI · On-site

$65.75 - $83.50/hr

Job#: 3044659 Azure Cloud Solution Architect Location: REMOTE Role Overview An experienced Azure ... Develop automation solutions to streamline provisioning, maintenance, and operational processes.

Azure Cloud Architect

Irving, TX · On-site

$59 - $76.75/hr

Damco Solutions is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to implement and enforce engineering best ... Azure DevOps process • Knowledge of authentication (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), MFA, and RBAC • ...

Azure Cloud Architect

Hamilton, NJ · On-site

$60.75 - $79.25/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Location: Hamilton Township, New York City, Boston, Massachusetts, New Jersey ... Observability and operations: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerting and diagnostics * High ...

Azure Cloud Architect

Okemos, MI · On-site

$57.75 - $75.50/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Location: Okemos, MI (4 Days/Week Hybrid) Duration: Contract to Hire Job ... Azure operational best practices and architectural design patterns. · Conducting systems plan ...

Azure Cloud Architect

Richmond, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $82/hr

Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. * Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data ...

Azure Cloud Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

... operational standards Identify cloud infrastructure risks, misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and security gaps, then support remediation through completion Partner with infrastructure, security ...

Soni Resources is hiring an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to drive DevOps excellence across our organization. This role will design, build, and support scalable Azure cloud infrastructure while ...

Azure Cloud Architect

Okemos, MI · On-site

$59.25 - $75.50/hr

In addition, AWS and Google cloud experience will be a big plus. The Cloud Architect ... Identifying appropriate use of Azure operational best practices and architectural design patterns.

$46.75 - $64.25/hr

# Azure Cloud Solution ArchitectApply**Job#: 3044659**** **Azure Cloud Solution Architect**Location ... Develop automation solutions to streamline provisioning, maintenance, and operational processes.

Azure Cloud Solution Architect

Providence, RI · On-site

$64.25 - $88/hr

# Azure Cloud Solution ArchitectApply**Job#: 3044659**** **Azure Cloud Solution Architect**Location ... Develop automation solutions to streamline provisioning, maintenance, and operational processes.

NY · On-site

$55 - $73.50/hr

... operations and migration initiatives as the organization transitions to a managed cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS, Azure, Terraform, cloud architecture, and ...

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How much do azure cloud operations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for azure cloud operations in the United States is $125,434.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Azure Cloud Operations?

Azure Cloud Operations involves managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure. It includes tasks such as deploying, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud resources, often requiring knowledge of Azure tools, scripting, and cloud security practices. Professionals in this role ensure the reliability, performance, and security of cloud environments.

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Infographic showing various Azure Cloud Operations job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, 25% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,434 per year, or $60.3 per hour.

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

LightFeather is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions for federal IT environments. You'll play a key role in supporting Azure infrastructure, automation, and security, applying DevOps best practices to drive performance, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Location: Hybrid, On-site 4 days/week in Washington, D.C. 20006 and 1 day Telework
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $130,000-$170,000 annually, based on experience level. 
  • Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and PaaS services.
  • Manage and optimize Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity).
  • Develop and maintain Terraform templates as the primary IaC tool (critical requirement emphasized by hiring managers).
  • Support automation via PowerShell, Bash, YAML/JSON, and GitLab pipelines.
  • Deploy, configure, and manage AVD environments including host pools, session hosts, FSLogix profile containers, and Azure AD/M365 integrations.
  • Provide troubleshooting and performance optimization for AVD users (explicit customer requirement).
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
  • Automate cloud operations, system configuration, and monitoring tasks.
  • Implement secure cloud practices aligned with federal requirements (RBAC, Key Vault, IAM, encryption standards).
  • Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and agency-specific controls.
  • Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools to analyze system health, diagnose issues, and enforce SLAs.
  • Work with engineering, security, and program staff to support ongoing cloud modernization efforts.
  • Support onsite collaboration with customer stakeholders (note: role cannot be performed remotely long-term).

Required Qualifications

  • Active Secret or higher clearance
  • 3+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • 3+ years of experience using Terraform for IaC
  • 3+ years of experience using GitLab
  • Minimum of 4 years experience with PowerShell scripting
  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering (mid-level target).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure core services and architecture.
  • Proficiency with Terraform (high priority), PowerShell, and GitLab CI/CD.
  • Experience supporting Azure networking (VNets, routing, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute).
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in production environments.
  • Understanding of federal cloud security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, RMF).
  • Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC four days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DoD or federal agency cloud environments.
  • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes (AKS).
  • Azure serverless tools (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid).
  • Cost optimization using Azure Cost Management / FinOps practices.
Why Join LightFeather?
At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job-you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.
 
LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.