Senior Platform Engineer – Azure (Federal Program) Location: Onsite – Washington, DC Level: Senior / Lead Individual Contributor Clearance: Ability to obtain public trust(preferred) Why This Role Matters We’re supporting a high-impact federal program within the U.S. Department of Justice, focused on protecting fair competition across the U.S. economy. This role is for a Senior Platform Engineer who thrives in secure, mission-critical environments and wants their work to have real-world impact. You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing a secure, enterprise-grade Azure platform supporting critical systems. This is a hands-on senior role with strong architectural influence—ideal for someone who enjoys automation, Linux, and solving complex cloud challenges in regulated environments. What You’ll Do + Design and implement scalable, highly available, and secure Azure platforms using services such as AKS, Virtual Machines, App Services, and Azure Storage + Architect solutions for resiliency, disaster recovery, and performance in hybrid or multi-cloud environments + Own and expand Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, and Azure DevOps + Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure and application deployments + Lead Linux-based cloud environments, including performance tuning and troubleshooting + Manage certificate lifecycle and PKI (issuance, renewal, automation, monitoring) + Implement cloud security best practices including IAM, encryption, network security, and policy enforcement + Monitor and improve platform health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud + Continuously optimize platform performance and cloud cost efficiency + Perform deep troubleshooting using logs, metrics, and root-cause analysis + Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, automation documentation, and runbooks + Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across engineering, security, and architecture teams What You Bring + 7+ years of experience in cloud or platform engineering, including 3+ years hands-on with Azure + Strong expertise across Azure compute, networking, storage, identity, and security services + Solid Linux experience in production cloud environments + Hands-on experience with AKS, containers, and Kubernetes operations + Proven experience managing certificates and PKI (lifecycle, automation, monitoring) + Strong background with Terraform, ARM templates, and DevOps pipelines + Proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python + Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins) + Experience supporting regulated or security-sensitive environments + Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical initiatives Nice to Have + Experience supporting federal government programs + Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures + Agile/Scrum experience + Active or prior security clearance Why Join + Work on mission-critical federal systems with national-level impact + Modern Azure environment with a strong emphasis on automation and security + Opportunity to influence platform architecture and engineering standards + Long-term program stability with room for growth Ref: #851-Rockville-S1 System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.