Azure Systems Engineer
full-time•Bellevue•$117k - $208k
About this role
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>TITLE: Azure Systems Engineer</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>LOCATION:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Bellevue, WA</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Azure Systems Engineer</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">TerraPower is seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Engineer to support the company’s Azure Government hosted resources. These resources include identity management, HPC operations, compute workloads, data management, secure storage, and AI services. The organization conducts nuclear energy reactor design and energy production research within a controlled and compliance-driven IT environment, requiring precision, reliability, and adherence to stringent security and quality standards.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">This position is in the Enterprise IT team managing Azure access, High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, engineering software environments, and regulated compute workloads, partnering closely with Infrastructure Architecture, Security, DevOps, and Application teams to ensure cloud services are reliable, scalable, and compliant with corporate and regulatory requirements across all Azure Gov resources.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with disciplined operational awareness. They understand how to manage cloud resources in a controlled, compliant, and performance-sensitive environment, enabling advanced computing and research initiatives while maintaining security, efficiency, and reliability aligned with mission-critical objectives.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Administer and optimize Azure Government environments, including compute, identity, networking, storage, and PaaS services</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Design, implement, and maintain secure Azure configurations supporting HPC clusters, AI workflows, and research workloads in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Support and integrate Azure CycleCloud Workspace for Slurm for orchestration, scaling, and management of HPC workloads</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Manage diverse storage solutions (e.g., Blob/File, NetApp, Managed Lustre, etc.), ensuring appropriate performance, cost optimization, and compliance with data retention policies</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates and automation scripts in the TerraPower repository (e.g., using Bicep, Terraform, Ansible) for consistent environment deployment and management.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Partner with DevOps teams to support application deployments and platform services</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Oversee identity and access management through Entra ID and role-based access control (RBAC) aligned to least-privilege principles</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Implement and maintain security controls including network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, and compliance reporting consistent with organizational governance requirements</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Collaborating with Infrastructure Architecture, IT Operations, and Engineering teams to support controlled environments hosting qualified scientific and engineering software</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve performance or availability issues across compute and storage services</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Support escalation management, ensuring critical or compliance-sensitive issues are promptly routed and tracked to resolution</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Generate reports on performance, identifying areas for process improvement and communicating trends to leadership</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience managing Azure environments</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Direct experience working with Azure Government (Azure Gov) services and associated compliance boundaries</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Proficiency with Azure HPC and workload integration</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Strong knowledge of Azure storage solutions, performance tuning, and cost management</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Experience implementing and managing security and compliance controls within Azure environments</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Familiarity with identity management, AAD, and RBAC administration</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Strong scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Ansible or Terraform)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment supporting multiple concurrent projects and business priorities</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Remain current with industry trends and emerging technologies</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Nice to have qualifications:</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Experience in regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, energy, aerospace, or federal contracting).</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Understanding of ITIL service management best practices.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Experience supporting teams operating under NQA-1 or similar quality frameworks.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Job Functions: </strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed, and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Repetitive work: Occasional</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Travel required: 0-10%</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Government export authorization approval times vary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Based on business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Job details:</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">Salary Range 10:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$117,922 - $176,833</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">Salary Range 11:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$138,685 - $208,027</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This range is specific to Washington State.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Benefits: </strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Competitive Compensation</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Vision</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dental</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Life</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Life and Disability</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gender Affirmation Benefits</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Parental Leave</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>401k Plan</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>21 days of annually accrued PTO</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Generous Holiday Schedule</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .6in 0in .6in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10 paid holidays</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Relocation Assistance</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Professional and Educational Support Opportunities</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in .3in 0in .3in;">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Flexible Work Schedule</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">TerraPower Career and Benefits information:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/">https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"> </p>
What you'll do
- Administer and optimize Azure Government environments while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with various teams to support controlled environments for scientific and engineering software.
About TerraPower
TerraPower is a leading nuclear innovation company that strives to improve the world through nuclear energy and science. TerraPower’s innovators create technologies to provide safe, affordable and abundant carbon-free energy. They devise ways to use heat and electricity to drive economic growth while decarbonizing industry. And they develop processes to extract radioisotopes for medical use in lifesaving cancer treatments.
We’re proud of our culture of mission-driven innovation. Our employees develop clean, safe energy to address climate change and global poverty, and drive medical advances for human health applications. We attract exceptional people and encourage them to confront big challenges with bold creativity. We drive hard for progress while keeping our values at the forefront.
TerraPower was founded by Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries that decided the private sector needed to take action in developing advanced nuclear energy to meet growing electricity needs, mitigate climate change and lift billions out of poverty. Advanced reactors and other isotopic applications are now possible with technology and enhanced computing capabilities that were unimaginable a few decades ago. At TerraPower, we are innovating in nuclear to improve the lives of people everywhere and to build the clean energy of tomorrow – today.
TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
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What does TerraPower pay for a Azure Systems Engineer?
TerraPower offers a competitive compensation package for the Azure Systems Engineer role. The salary range is USD 118k - 208k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Azure Systems Engineer do at TerraPower?
As a Azure Systems Engineer at TerraPower, you will: administer and optimize Azure Government environments while ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with various teams to support controlled environments for scientific and engineering software..
Is the Azure Systems Engineer position at TerraPower remote?
The Azure Systems Engineer position at TerraPower is based in Bellevue, Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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