Sr. Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer to support a leading financial services organization in Bethesda, MD. This position is ONSITE 4 days per week in Bethesda, MD.

The Senior Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer will design, build, automate, secure, and support enterprise Microsoft Azure infrastructure. This position requires a strong combination of hands-on Azure infrastructure, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), networking, automation, and production support experience.

Responsibilities of the Senior Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer:

• Design, build, and support secure and scalable Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Develop reusable Terraform modules and automated infrastructure deployment workflows.
• Design and support Azure networking, including VNets, subnets, routing, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Private Link, and Private DNS.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or similar technologies.
• Implement and support Azure identity, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex Azure infrastructure, networking, and production issues.
• Collaborate with Security, IT Operations, Architecture, and Development teams.

Qualifications for the Senior Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer:

• Strong hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Strong experience building and deploying Azure infrastructure using Terraform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and infrastructure automation.
• Strong Azure networking experience, including VNets, routing, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Private Link, and DNS.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD technologies.
• Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or similar scripting technologies.
• Experience supporting Azure identity, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Highly Preferred:
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Policy, Key Vault, PIM, and Defender for Cloud.
  • Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
  • Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized workloads.
  • Relevant Microsoft Azure, Terraform, networking, security, or DevOps certifications.
  • Experience within financial services or another regulated environment.

Compensation for the Senior Cloud (Azure) Infrastructure Engineer:

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 09/29/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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