Senior Infrastructure Engineer III

Company Overview: As one of the Washington Metropolitan-area’s fastest growing IT companies, we are always looking for creative, passionate and responsible employees. We acknowledge that intelligent, dedicated employees are our greatest asset and are continuously adding to our talented and diverse team. If you feel innovation, integrity and a drive to deliver are key components to success, we invite you to become Enlightened. Location: Remote (Preference for East Coast Candidates) Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Duration: 1-Year Base Period with Two (2) Option Years Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder (Permanent Resident) Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer III to support a large-scale cloud modernization initiative. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting automation, compliance, disaster recovery, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, infrastructure automation, cloud security, networking, and CI/CD pipelines. This role is fully remote; however, candidates located on the East Coast are strongly preferred to support team collaboration and client engagement. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. Configure and support cloud networking, connectivity, and hybrid environments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or OpenTofu. Build, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions and Azure integrations. Administer Active Directory, user access controls, and role-based access management (RBAC). Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. Configure and maintain firewalls and secure cloud-to-on-premises connectivity. Ensure encryption standards are implemented for data at rest and in transit. Support security compliance initiatives, including System Security Plans (SSPs) and audit requirements. Collaborate with development and operations teams to support containerized applications and infrastructure deployments. Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role. Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture. Experience with Azure networking and network integrations. Hands-on experience with Active Directory and RBAC administration. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Proficiency with Terraform and/or OpenTofu. Experience with Docker and containerization technologies. Knowledge of cloud security best practices, encryption, and compliance frameworks. Experience configuring firewalls and managing cloud/on-premises network connectivity. Experience supporting security documentation and compliance efforts, including SSPs. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure ExpressRoute. Experience supporting government or highly regulated environments. Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation. Security certifications or cloud certifications are a plus. Benefits: The expected salary range for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. At Enlightened, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and industry-competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Our benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave Professional Training & Development Reimbursement Please note, these benefits are available exclusively to full-time employees of Enlightened. Equal Opportunity Statement Enlightened is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.