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title: Cleared Azure Cloud Engineer
description: Virtual Service Operations is hiring for the Cleared Azure Cloud Engineer role
  in Lorton, VA. Hybrid role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-10-15T00:16:02Z
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  Pays $140K–$180K per year. Hybrid role.
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| **Company** | Virtual Service Operations |
| **Location** | Lorton, VA (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $140K/yr - $180K/yr |
| **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 |
## Description

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as an Azure Cloud Engineer? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Deploy Azure resources such as Azure Virtual Machines, Key Vaults, and other core Azure resources using Azure DevOps pipelines.
- Monitor and maintain Azure infrastructure, addressing performance issues and optimizing cloud resources.
- Implement and manage Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
- Review, refine and troubleshoot new and existing IaC within the environment.
- Design, implement, and manage secure enclave environments within Microsoft Azure.
- Ensure the stability, performance, and security of Azure enclave systems.
- Manage identity and access management (IAM) policies, ensuring least privilege access across enclave systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance cloud solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex issues within Azure environments, providing escalation support as needed.
- Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes.
- Azure AVD image building and rotation via automation.
- Administer and maintain Windows infrastructure services, including Active Directory Domain Services, Active Directory Certificate Services, and Group Policy, ensuring secure account provisioning, certificate management, policy enforcement, and resolution of domain-related issues
- Provide support in assisting customers installing software onto baseline desktops using an automation first mentality (DSC or Packer).

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in cloud administration and development, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Experience working in secure enclave environments and familiarity with security compliance frameworks
- Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Desktop
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Proficiency in PowerShell and other scripting languages
- Strong experience with automating the deployment of Azure resources via code
- Strong knowledge of YAML, Json, Bicep and PowerShell
- Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI.

- Must be within driving distance of Lorton, VA OR willing to relocate there
- Must be willing to work onsite
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%
- **Must possess an active TS/ SCI clearance or above**
- Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

**What is Important to Us:**

- You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
- You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
- Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
- You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
- You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

**What we offer you:** As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. *This is a no-jerk zone*. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

**More About VSO**: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at <https://vso-inc.com/careers>
## Skills

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Az-305)
- Cloud Computing
- Scripting
- Bicep
- Active Directory
- Information Technology
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Performance Management
- Teamwork
- Least Privilege Access Control
- Software Deployment
- Problem Solving
- SCI Clearance
- Azure Virtual Machines
- YAML
- PKI Certificate Management
- Automation
- Microsoft Azure
- Group Policy (Windows)
- Security Compliance
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- Windows PowerShell
- Active Directory Domain Services
- Cloud Administration
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- Policy Enforcement
- Distributed Directory Information Services
- Identity And Access Management
- TypeScript
- JSON
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Computer Science
- Ability to Work Independently
- Driving
- Microsoft Azure DevOps Services
- ARM Architecture
- HashiCorp Packer
- Writing
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (Az-104)
## Benefits

- Flexible Work Schedules
- Professional Development

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