Senior Cloud Engineer

EPMPoint is a Microsoft-powered IT consulting firm specializing in digital transformation for federal and commercial clients. They are seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Engineer to architect, automate, and secure hybrid cloud infrastructure for federal and public sector clients, maintaining mission-critical environments across the Microsoft ecosystem and AWS.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and manage robust hybrid environments utilizing Azure Arc, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and AWS Workspaces to support secure remote access
• Develop and maintain Terraform modules and PowerShell scripts (including DSC and PDT) to automate entire data center builds and routine system configurations
• Implement Microsoft Purview and Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) to manage data risk and ensure all systems meet NIST 800-53/171 and CMMC standards
• Oversee the optimization of a 1,000+ Windows server environment across physical and Hyper-V virtualized infrastructure
• Administer Active Directory, MECM/SCCM, and Intune deployments for secure communication, collaboration, and standardized workstation imaging (OSD)
• Drive system deployment processes through Azure DevOps pipelines and Git, transitioning infrastructure management to modern code-based standards
• Configure and fine-tune AI-driven alerting using Dynatrace to provide proactive observability for cloud and on-premises assets
• Lead complex transitions from legacy SharePoint Farms (2013/2016/2019) to SharePoint Online (SPO) and cloud-based systems

Requirements:

• 10–15+ years of proven delivery in Systems/Cloud Engineering, with extensive experience supporting DoD or Federal agencies (e.g., Army, State Dept, DOT)
• Expert-level mastery of Azure and AWS IaaS/PaaS infrastructure
• Advanced expertise in PowerShell Development Toolkit (PDT) and Terraform for automated greenfield scenarios
• Deep technical knowledge of Hyper-V orchestration and virtual machine provisioning
• Demonstrated ability to apply STIGs and NIST controls within automated deployment pipelines
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within SAFe (Scaled Agile for Enterprises) or Scrum frameworks
• Proficiency in Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and FedRAMP compliance standards
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow CMDB and Hardware Asset Management (HAM) synchronization
• Knowledge of Citrix NetScaler ADC and hybrid networking infrastructure
• Current MCP in Azure or SCCM infrastructure