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ManTech

Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$141K - $236K/yr

Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate ... For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract ...

Fathom Management LLC

AZURE Cloud Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$130K - $150K/yr

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Location: 100% Remote - U.S. Based Salary: $130,000-$150,000 ... Administer and troubleshoot Azure compute, networking, and storage services. * Monitor platform ...

Vamonos IT

Microsoft Azure Engineer

Ashburn, VA · Remote

$85K - $115K/yr

Remote work authorized, with occasional travel to customer facilities/company meetings as required ... Azure certification(s) such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or ...

SmartIPlace

Azure Engineer[100% Remote]

Jackson, MS · Remote

$54 - $74/hr

MS Teams interview Contract Start Date 2/16/2026 Contract End Date 2/28/2031 Position Description ... Implementation of a landing zone architecture through TerraForm to manage and administer the

Thrive

Systems Administrator

Holland, MI · On-site +1

Position Overview System Administrators provide remote support across diverse, multi-tenant ... Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra, Exchange/M365 admin, Intune ...

Thrive

Systems Administrator

Holland, MI · Remote

Position Overview System Administrators provide remote support across diverse, multi-tenant ... Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra, Exchange/M365 admin, Intune ...

Shorepoint Inc.

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$63.25 - $84.50/hr

Employment for this position is dependent on the successful award of the contract. What you'll be ... Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent Microsoft Azure ...

Peraton

Azure Cloud Migration Engineer

$135K - $216K/yr

AZ-104: Azure Administrator * AZ-700: Network Engineer * AZ-500: Security Engineer * Experience ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract remote azure administrator in the United States is $73,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Remote Azure Administrator vs Contract Remote Cloud Engineer?

AspectContract Remote Azure AdministratorContract Remote Cloud Engineer
CertificationsAzure Administrator Associate, Microsoft CertifiedAzure Solutions Architect, Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, cloud environmentsRemote, cloud infrastructure, multi-cloud environments
Industry UsageIT services, cloud management, enterprise solutionsCloud development, architecture, deployment
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The Contract Remote Azure Administrator primarily focuses on managing and maintaining Azure cloud environments, ensuring security, compliance, and optimal performance. In contrast, the Contract Remote Cloud Engineer often works on designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud solutions across multiple platforms. While both roles require cloud certifications and involve remote work, the Azure Administrator is more operations-focused, whereas the Cloud Engineer emphasizes architecture and development tasks.

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Infographic showing various Contract Remote Azure Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,187 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

ManTech

Chantilly, VA • Remote

$141K - $236K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Description & Requirements
Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we've been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

The Principal Azure Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations, with a strong focus on security monitoring and threat detection. This role supports complex cloud environments by leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices, collaborating across teams to solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Supporting Azure cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Azure cloud environments while implementing Azure security best practices
  • Leveraging Azure data services such as Azure Monitor, Azure Logging Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Policy to ensure security posture and compliance
  • Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using services such as Logic Apps, Azure Automation, and Azure Functions
  • Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources
  • Managing Azure compute, storage, networking, and database services
  • Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
  • 7+ years of experience in cloud computing with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure
  • Experience designing and deploying Azure-based solutions, and working with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Git
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP
  • Familiarity with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager, GitHub Enterprise, GitLab, and/or architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
  • Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, JSON, or Ansible
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, specifically JIRA and Confluence
  • Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
  • Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Solutions Expert in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Clearance Requirements:

  • An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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