Company Description ManageYOURiD, part of the Ridgeline International family of companies, is a leader in identity protection and privacy management solutions. Our mission is to help individuals, families, and organizations take back control of their personal information and reduce the risk of identity exposure online. Through our Privacy Protection platform, we scan hundreds of data broker and people‑search sites, remove exposed personal records, and continuously monitor for reappearance. As a Ridgeline International company, we combine our innovative privacy technology with Ridgeline’s expertise in cyber, data analytics, and mission support for government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Northern Virginia, ManageYOURiD is expanding its reach to protect identities and sensitive information nationwide. We are passionate about building solutions that empower people to manage their digital footprint, and we are growing a team that shares our commitment to security, innovation, and impact. Job Description This is a deeply hands-on engineering role focused on building, configuring, and troubleshooting Azure infrastructure on a daily basis. We’re seeking engineers who have personally architected and operated production Azure environments and who take pride in owning the full lifecycle — from design through deployment and ongoing operations. The ideal candidate brings real-world, production experience and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. What you will do: Cloud Architecture & Engineering You will design and implement scalable, secure Azure infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid) You will deploy and manage Azure Virtual Networks, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and private endpoints You will architect and support hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute) You will implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions Systems & Identity You will own the deployment, configuration, patching, and operational health of Windows workloads running in Azure You will integrate Azure AD / Entra ID with enterprise identity systems You will implement RBAC, Conditional Access, and least-privilege access models You will support Microsoft 365 and Azure AD integrations where required Automation & Infrastructure as Code You will build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform (preferred) , ARM/Bicep templates, PowerShell, and Azure CLI You will ensure deployments are idempotent and repeatable — manual deployments are not acceptable You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure delivery Security & Compliance You will implement Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud controls You will configure logging and monitoring (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) You will support compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, CMMC as applicable) You will conduct vulnerability remediation and hardening Monitoring & Operations You will implement alerting and performance monitoring You will own backup and recovery strategy (Azure Backup, Site Recovery) You will participate in incident response and root cause analysis — and personally drive remediation You will document architecture and operational runbooks What You’ll Accomplish in Your First Six Months This role is about maturing and optimizing an already functional Azure environment into a fully standardized, enterprise-ready platform — while keeping delivery moving at full speed. Months 0–2: Understand and Stabilize Build a deep understanding of the current Azure architecture, deployment pipelines, networking, and security model. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and reduce operational risk. Ensure CI/CD pipelines continue operating smoothly and reliably. Begin developing clear, structured documentation of infrastructure, dependencies, and operational workflows. Establish a practical, prioritized roadmap for platform improvements aligned to business objectives. Months 2–4: Standardize and Strengthen Introduce infrastructure-as-code and repeatable deployment patterns where needed to increase consistency and reliability. Refine identity, access controls, and network architecture to align with enterprise-grade best practices. Implement consistent naming, tagging, and environment standards. Partner with the Network Operations Center to onboard systems into a 24×7 monitoring and alerting framework. Enhance logging, observability, and operational visibility across the environment. Months 4–6: Scale with Confidence Improve resiliency through well-defined backup, disaster recovery, and restoration testing. Increase deployment reliability with improved rollback strategies and change discipline. Reduce technical debt while preserving development velocity. Deliver a well-documented, supportable, and scalable Azure platform designed for long-term growth. By the six-month mark, the environment will be more consistent, observable, resilient, and operationally mature — positioned to support both current demands and future expansion. Qualifications Here are some Perks! Flexible PTO + holidays Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions. Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA) Learning & Development opportunities Professional coaching services Free Personal Privacy Protection Services Get the technology you want to do your job We have free daily snacks & drinks Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment The ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom style format, may stand at a podium for long periods of time All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at contact_us@ridgelineintl.com