4+ years in Site Reliability Engineering or similar roles in regulated environments
Expertise in Microsoft Azure Government and key Azure components
Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible
Experience with security compliance workflows and STIG enforcement
Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, or DoD IL4/IL5 requirements
Responsibilities
Design Azure Government networking architecture for zero-trust policies
Develop automated patching pipelines to ensure compliance with federal standards
Implement Disaster Recovery (DR) and high availability strategies for critical services
Maintain secure Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure for remote access
Manage SSL/TLS certificates and coordinate with security teams
Monitor and optimize infrastructure performance, cost, and security posture
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to align infrastructure with audit requirements
Benefits
Remote work flexibility
Opportunity to contribute to federal compliance initiatives
Exposure to innovative security and cloud technologies
Chance to work within a high-stakes, regulated environment
Collaboration with experienced professionals in cyber security and compliance
Full Job Description
Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer (Azure Government & Infrastructure)
Pay Type: SALARIED EXEMPT
Location: Remote
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen (Required)
Summary of Position Role/Responsibilities
The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for Azure Government & Infrastructure plays a critical role in ensuring the resilience, security, and scalability of the cloud environments supporting Quzara's Cybertorch™ platform and customer services. The role is specifically tailored to federal compliance-driven operations and requires deep knowledge of Azure Government infrastructure, high-availability architectures, and automation for security enforcement.
This position focuses on sustainable infrastructure engineering-designing systems that are not only secure and performant but also auditable and repeatable. From zero-trust networking to patch automation and disaster recovery, the SRE will enable infrastructure to withstand demanding FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 compliance audits, while ensuring service uptime and cost optimization.
Essential Functions of the Job
Design and secure Azure Government networking architecture, including management of NSGs, Azure Firewall, VNETs, and segmented subnets to support zero-trust policies.
Develop automated patching pipelines using Azure Automation, Terraform, or Ansible to ensure system-wide compliance with STIG and other federal standards.
Implement and maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) strategies, including Azure Site Recovery, for all infrastructure underpinning Cybertorch™ MDR services.
Maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) infrastructure for secure remote access, including session host management, scaling policies, and user access control.
Manage and rotate SSL/TLS certificates for internet-facing assets in coordination with security operations and DevSecOps teams.
Proactively monitor and optimize infrastructure performance, cost, and security posture using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and cost governance tools.
Collaborate closely with Security Engineers, Compliance Advisors, and SOC staff to ensure that infrastructure is aligned with technical controls across FedRAMP, FISMA, and CMMC frameworks.
Provide infrastructure input and evidence for audits, documentation packages, and continuous monitoring activities.
Marginal Functions of the Job
Other duties as assigned
Normal Work Schedule
This is a full-time position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Additional time outside of these hours may be needed to complete the essential functions of the job.
Education, Training, and Experience
Minimum 4+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure Engineering, or Systems Engineering roles supporting federal or highly regulated environments.
Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Government, including Azure Networking, Azure Monitor, Azure Automation, and Azure Policy.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible in version-controlled, team-based environments.
Experience building automated security compliance workflows, including patching pipelines and STIG enforcement.
Strong understanding of FedRAMP, FISMA, or DoD IL4/IL5 requirements in relation to infrastructure controls and audit evidence.
Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning (BCP) in cloud environments.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Additional certifications such as AZ-305, SC-100, or Terraform Associate are a plus.
