Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Turion Space

Senior Cloud Engineer at Turion Space architecting Azure infrastructure for space exploration missions. Responsible for mission-critical workloads while ensuring security and scalability.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $213,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and manage core Azure infrastructure components to support mission-critical workloads.
Architect and implement robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies within Azure (Entra ID) to ensure least-privilege access and secure cross-team collaboration.
Implement and maintain security controls and governance aligned with frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
Build and optimize reusable infrastructure as code (IaC) components and templates for consistent, secure, and scalable deployments.
Define and implement standardized deployment patterns and workflows for production workloads.
Collaborate with other teams (IT, InfoSec, Networking) to understand their requirements and translate them into secure, scalable Azure solutions.
Identify operational bottlenecks and architect innovative solutions that maximize system availability, reliability, and security.
Implement and manage Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions to secure remote access and internal communications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or DevOps roles.
Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and architectures, with a proven track record of running and scaling production workloads.
Strong expertise in Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM), including Azure AD (Entra ID), RBAC, and Conditional Access.
Demonstrated competency with security compliance frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO, SOC, etc.) and experience implementing technical controls to meet these standards.
Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Bicep, or similar).
Must be able to obtain Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Azure infrastructureIdentity and Access Management (IAM)infrastructure as code (IaC)Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)TerraformBicepRBACConditional Accesssecurity compliance frameworksproduction workloads

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationinnovationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in information systems/ITBachelor’s degree in engineeringSecret clearanceTop-Secret clearance