Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Azure Enclave Administrator to support a client in the government and defense technology sector by designing, securing, and maintaining highly controlled enclave environments. The Azure Admin role is ideal for a senior infrastructure and security professional with deep experience in Azure, enclave architecture, and secure government or hybrid cloud environments. This position is located in Springfield, VA and is 100% on site. ACTIVE TS/SCI REQUIRED Responsibilities of the Azure Enclave Administrator: • Design and architect enclave infrastructure to meet strict security and operational requirements. • Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and security implementation guides for Tier 3 and Tier 2 teams. • Implement and enforce security controls and best practices within enclave environments. • Collaborate closely with networking, security, and compliance teams to enhance infrastructure security and resilience. • Conduct infrastructure and security risk assessments and recommend architectural, configuration, and operational improvements. • Provide strategic IT support and guidance for secure enclave operations. • Develop Azure architecture diagrams and maintain infrastructure-as-code artifacts. Qualifications of the Azure Enclave Administrator: • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred). • 6+ years of experience in enclave architecture, security engineering, or IT infrastructure management. • At least six months of hands-on experience managing production Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, and identity. • Strong experience with Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID). • Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall configurations. • Experience creating and managing virtual machines, containers, and Azure storage accounts. • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and familiarity with Azure CLI for resource management. • 5+ years of technical writing experience supporting cloud-based or security-focused systems. • Working knowledge of Azure Resource Manager, Bicep, and/or Terraform templates. • Experience supporting hybrid or government cloud environments, including Azure Government and on-premises integrations. • Strong understanding of cloud security principles such as IAM, network security, encryption, and Zero Trust architectures. • Ability to clearly communicate complex security concepts to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and auditors. • Required certifications: CompTIA Security+ and AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), or a higher-level Microsoft certification in lieu of AZ-104. Candidates not currently certified must obtain required certifications within six months of hire. Compensation for the Azure Enclave Administrator includes: • Salary range: $140,000 - $210,000 (depending on experience) • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 9/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-CW2