TS/SCI Cloud

Post Date

Aug 21, 2025

Location

Lee,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22310
US
Oct 21, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Data Warehousing

Req #

BAL-803701

Pay Rate

$70 - $87 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Cloud Operations Engineer with deep expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD/VDI) and data migration to support a secure Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This hybrid role, based in Arlington, VA, is primarily hands-on engineering with opportunities to contribute to broader architectural decisions. The engineer will work with the latest version of Azure Virtual Desktop (1.0.10159.600) and focus on deploying scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Azure-native services, Terraform, and Kubernetes, with limited AWS involvement (currently ~5%). A key responsibility includes initiating and documenting the data migration process from legacy on-premises systems to the cloud. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud operations, VDI provisioning and optimization, and network security, along with a solid understanding of Zero Trust architecture and DoD cybersecurity standards.

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Required Skills & Experience

TS/SCI
Bachelors Degree in a related field
8 years of Cloud Engineering experience
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification
Experience supporting Azure and AWS cloud environments
o This work will be 95% Azure, and roughly 5% AWS.
o Knowledge of supporting Azure Virtual Desktop through provisioning and managing host pools, session hosts, and application groups
o User assignment and profile management
o Monitoring and optimizing VDI performance and session reliability
Cloud infrastructure and deployment using terraform and Kubernetes

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Zero trust knowledge
Understanding of SAP security requirements

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.