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Synergetics · 1 month ago

Azure Cloud Systems Engineer

Denver, CO, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Synergetics is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer with deep Microsoft Azure expertise to sustain and evolve our secure cloud environment supporting U.S. Department of Defense missions. This role combines hands-on technical ownership with program continuity leadership, ensuring system reliability, compliance, and mission success.

AnalyticsDatabaseDevOpsInformation TechnologyNetwork SecurityProject ManagementSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure (PaaS, networking, storage, and security)

Serve as the primary 24×7 first responder for critical incidents (estimated one per month), ensuring rapid triage and resolution

Monitor and enhance observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and KQL-based dashboards

Implement automation and self-healing mechanisms to reduce human intervention and alert fatigue

Develop and maintain Bicep IaC templates and GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows for repeatable deployments

Conduct system patching, optimization, and post-incident reviews

Act as Deputy Program Manager, shadowing and supporting our government-facing Program Manager

Participate in government calls, program reviews, and reporting cycles; eventually serve as a backup PM

Maintain a comprehensive Program Playbook with processes, runbooks, and stakeholder documentation

Draft and deliver SITREPs (Situation Reports) and incident summaries for stakeholders

Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold uptime, compliance, and operational excellence

Maintain continuous compliance with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 Rev 5, and DoD Cloud SRG requirements

Use ServiceNow for incident, change, and problem management workflows

Participate in Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) reviews, POA&M updates, and evidence submissions

Support audit readiness by maintaining up-to-date system and procedural documentation

Qualification

Microsoft AzureBicep IaCAzure NetworkingCompTIA Security+PowerShellPythonServiceNowTroubleshootingProgram managementMilitary serviceCommunication

Required

5+ years in Azure administration, DevOps, or cloud engineering

CompTIA Security+ (or within 90 days of hire)

Expert-level understanding of Azure Resource Manager, Bicep, and IaC principles

Expert-level understanding of Azure Networking (Private Endpoints, NSGs, App Gateway, VPN/ExpressRoute)

Expert-level understanding of Entra ID (Azure AD), Defender for Cloud, and monitoring tools

Scripting proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python

Familiarity with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms

Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve high-severity incidents calmly and efficiently

Strong written and verbal communication; able to interface confidently with government customers

Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Experience in FedRAMP, DoD, or defense logistics environments

Familiarity with containerized workloads (AKS, Azure Container Apps, Docker)

Experience leading or supporting program operations in a government context

PMP is a plus

Military service (active, reserve, or veteran) is a significant plus — we value the discipline, teamwork, and mission focus that background brings

Benefits

First Responder Stipend: Fixed annual payment recognizing 24×7 readiness for critical incident response (paid monthly whether or not after-hours events occur)

Performance Bonus shared across team

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual professional development allowance