Senior Cloud Platform Engineer – REMOTE

Federal Law Enforcement Full Time Be Challenged and Make a Difference In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. Description of Task to be Performed: AnaVation is seeking a senior-level Azure Engineer with an active Secret clearance. This a newly-awarded contract, so the selected candidate must be a self-starter who is eager to quickly integrate with a high-performing team responsible for accrediting and implementing a new digital evidence platform for our Federal Government client. This is a full-time position that can be performed remotely with occasional travel to Washington DC as needed. What you will be doing Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure leveraging IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Architect and implement automated deployment pipelines integrating IaC frameworks with CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.). Develop and enforce cloud governance, security, and compliance standards across Azure environments. Lead high‑complexity cloud infrastructure projects, driving best practices in automation, monitoring, resilience, and cost optimization. Lead high‑complexity cloud infrastructure projects, driving best practices in automation, monitoring, resilience, and cost optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate technical requirements and design solutions aligned with enterprise architecture. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced Azure infrastructure issues involving networking, identity, compute, storage, and Kubernetes (AKS). Mentor junior and mid-level cloud engineers; provide technical leadership and thought guidance on IaC and cloud modernization. Maintain documentation for deployments, architectures, patterns, and operational processes. Stay current on Azure platform advancements and advocate for tools or practices that enhance reliability, performance, or engineering efficiency. Required Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certications, Experience, etc) : Bachelors Degree in a relevant field Five (5) years of hands-on experience cloud platform engineering, SRE, or DevOps roles Experience supporting large, distributed systems within the Federal Government Clearance : Minimum Public Trust; US Citizenship and ability to maintain a High Risk Public Trust designation is required Other Required Skills & Qualifications : Deep hands-on experience with Azure, AKS, and Kubernetes operations. (AWS experience may be considered in lieu of Azure.) Deep hands-on experience with containerization technologies: Docker, Helm, Kustomize. Deep hands-on experience with Terraform, Terragrunt, and modular IaC. Strong GitOps experience with Argo CD and GitHub workflows. Strong experience in platform observability tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL). Self-motivation and self-sufficiency requiring minimal guidance to achieve technical objectives. Excellent communication skills and comfort collaborating with diverse technical teams. Continuous alignment with and adherence to AnaVation’s core values. Location/Hours : This position is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere within the continental United States. Regardless of location, this position requires full-time support during core Eastern Time business hours to align with our Government customer in Washington, DC. This position may require support outside of core business hours for outages, updates/upgrades, and other needs. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Azure Government and/or AWS GovCloud/C2S/SC2S Active Secret or Top Secret clearance Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Administrator, and/or Developer) Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS) IaC/DevOps certifications (Hashicorp/Terraform) AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, Developer, and/or SysOps Administrator) Familiarity with cloud cost optimization strategies Benefits Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting Competitive Pay Generous paid leave and holiday package Tuition and training reimbursement Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team. If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.