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Piper Companies · 1 day ago

Lead Azure Systems Engineer

positionReston, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$150K/yr - $165K/yr
date4+ years exp

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Azure Cloud Engineer to join a high-impact Enterprise Technology team supporting a global hybrid cloud environment. The position focuses on cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient Azure solutions.

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Responsibilities

Serve as an Azure SME for enterprise stakeholders, providing hands-on support across IaaS, PaaS, and Serverless environments
Lead cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and optimization efforts across production and development environments
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates to automate deployments and enforce consistency
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to architect hybrid solutions integrating on-premises and cloud resources
Monitor and analyze Azure environments to ensure performance, availability, and cost efficiency
Investigate and resolve complex infrastructure issues escalated from support teams or identified during design reviews
Conduct architecture workshops and technical deep-dives with internal teams to shape secure and sustainable cloud strategies
Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Create and maintain detailed documentation including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures
Support integration of M365, Intune, PP&C, UEM, and IAM platforms into the broader cloud ecosystem

Qualification

Azure infrastructureInfrastructure as CodeAzure security frameworksTerraformBicepARM templatesHybrid cloud deploymentsAzure certificationsM365IntuneUEMIAMTroubleshooting skillsTechnical leadershipDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

4+ years of experience in cloud engineering roles with a focus on Azure infrastructure
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Strong hands-on experience with Azure services including Virtual Networks, App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Resource Manager
Deep understanding of Azure security and compliance frameworks (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy)
Proven expertise in IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates
Experience with hybrid cloud deployments and integration of on-premises systems
Must hold Azure certifications (minimum: Azure Administrator)
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to lead technical discussions and present solutions to stakeholders

Preferred

Familiarity with M365, Intune, PP&C, UEM, and IAM platforms is a strong plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
PTO
Sick Leave (as required by law)
Holidays

Company

Piper Companies

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At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.
dateFounded in 2011
location
McLean, VA, US
people-size501-1000 employees
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http://www.pipercompanies.com

H1B Sponsorship

Piper Companies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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