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# Senior Cloud Engineer at Seneca Holdings

- **Company:** Seneca Holdings
- **Location:** Remote
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://senecaholdings.com/jobs/?gh_jid=4722621005

## Job description

CI Azumano Travel is Seneca Holdings' full-service travel management company for businesses, governments, and personal travelers. We offer 24/7 support for travelers while also supporting customers with travel expense management, policy implementation, technology solutions, business intelligence tools, and vendor negotiations.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Senior Cloud Engineer

CI Azumano is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our growing team. This is a remote position.

The Senior Cloud Engineer serves as a technical expert and trusted advisor responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of complex technology solutions across the organization. This role bridges strategic IT objectives with hands‑on technical execution, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs. The Senior Technology Specialist provides advanced troubleshooting, mentors junior staff, contributes to architectural decisions, and partners with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and innovation.

Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Technical Leadership & Execution

- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise technology solutions across on-premise infrastructure, cloud, applications, security, and/or collaboration platforms.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned technologies, providing Tier 3/4 support and root‑cause analysis for complex issues.
- Lead technical deployments, upgrades, integrations, and migrations with minimal disruption to operations.
- Develop and enforce technical standards, configurations, and best practices.

Architecture & Strategy

- Contribute to system architecture, technology roadmaps, and lifecycle planning.
- Architect Azure Government Community Cloud (GCC) services in a FedRAMP compliant environment.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations aligned with business and security requirements.
- Ensure solutions adhere to organizational, regulatory, and security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, CUI, etc., as applicable).
- Architect, implement, and manage Microsoft 365 / Azure / GCC services, including:
- Tenant security configuration baselines
- Data classification, retention, and lifecycle policies
- External sharing and guest access controls
- Exchange Online Teams (including governance, recording, retention, and eDiscovery considerations) SharePoint Online and OneDrive Entra ID / Azure AD (identity, access control, conditional access)
- Microsoft Defender security suite Design and enforce Microsoft 365 governance frameworks, including:
- Lead M365 / Azure migrations, tenant consolidations, hybrid integrations, and major platform upgrades.
- Serve as Tier 2/3 escalation for complex Microsoft 365 / Azure / GCC incidents impacting security, availability, or compliance.

Security & Compliance

- Implement security controls and configurations to protect systems and data.
- Participate in vulnerability remediation, incident response, and audit readiness activities.
- Support technical compliance execution for government and regulated frameworks, such as:
- NIST SP 800 53 / 800 171
- FedRAMP (supporting cloud adjacent controls)
- CJIS, HIPAA, or state specific cybersecurity requirements (as applicable)
- Translate compliance requirements into technical controls, configurations, and operational processes.
- Lead effort for:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- POA&Ms
- Control implementation evidence
- Audit and assessment readiness
- Ensure M365 / Azure / GCC and related systems support CUI protection, data residency, logging, auditability, and access control mandates.
- Partner with security, legal, and compliance teams to address findings, risks, and remediation activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

- Partner with business units, vendors, and IT leadership to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Serve as a technical liaison between engineering teams and management.
- Present technical concepts and recommendations to non‑technical audiences.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

- Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Mentor junior engineers and specialists through coaching, knowledge transfer, and technical review.
- Contribute to operational maturity efforts, including automation and process optimization.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise IT environments.
- Advanced experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS. GCC)
- Microsoft 365 / identity platforms
- Infrastructure (compute, storage, virtualization)
- Networking and security technologies
- Enterprise applications and integrations
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, cross‑platform technical issues.
- Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, VMware, Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
- Experience in regulated or government‑contract environments.
- Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure‑as‑code.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives or projects.

Core Competencies

- Transformational technological skillset
- Technical depth and problem‑solving
- Systems thinking and attention to detail
- Security‑first mindset
- Continuous improvement orientation
- Mentorship and teamwork
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

Equal Opportunity Statement: Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.

## About Seneca Holdings

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Seneca Holdings is the investment arm of the Seneca Nation, a federally recognized American Indian Tribe, that builds and manages a diversified portfolio of businesses to generate long-term economic self-sufficiency for the Nation.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned by the Seneca Nation, not VC-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Buffalo, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Formed by the Seneca Nation; founding leadership not individually named

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Diversified holding company with businesses in federal government contracting, environmental solutions, corporate/leisure travel management, and sports & entertainment.
- **Target customers**: B2G (federal government agencies), B2B (commercial clients), and B2C (travel and sports fans).
- **Mission statement**: “To build a portfolio of profitable businesses that delivers long-term, sustained income and economic self-sufficiency to the Seneca Nation.”

## Products & Services
- **Seneca Nation Group (SNG)**: Federal government contracting services (IT, cybersecurity, professional services, facilities management). SNG holds a CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification.
- **Seneca Environmental**: Environmental remediation, sustainability, and “Earth healing” energy alternatives.
- **CI Azumano Travel**: Corporate travel management, government travel, and leisure travel services.
- **Rochester Knighthawks**: Professional lacrosse team (National Lacrosse League).
- **Fiber Broadband Network**: In partnership with Seneca Energy, a high-speed fiber network serving homes and businesses on the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private, tribally owned)
- **Key Metrics**:
  - Over 1,300 team members across the U.S. and internationally (as of 2025)
  - 8+ portfolio companies
  - CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification (DoD cybersecurity standard)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Wholly owned by the Seneca Nation; no external investors. Partners include the U.S. Department of Defense (via SNG) and Seneca Energy.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanded into fiber broadband infrastructure on tribal territories
  - Achieved CMMC certification, enabling deeper federal contracting
  - Continued diversification into environmental and travel sectors
  - Active recruitment with over 1,300 employees, indicating steady growth

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique tribal status**: As a Native-owned entity, Seneca Holdings benefits from federal government contracting preferences (e.g., 8(a) program eligibility), enhanced financing options, and tax immunity.
- **Seventh Generation Principle**: Long-term decision-making focused on sustainability and positive impact for seven generations, differentiating from short-term profit-driven firms.
- **Diversified portfolio**: Spread across government, environmental, travel, and sports reduces risk and creates cross-sector synergies.
- **Deep cultural connection**: Strong ties to the Seneca Nation provide a stable, mission-driven ownership structure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Portfolio diversification**: Continue acquiring and building businesses across non-gaming sectors to reduce reliance on any single revenue stream.
- **Federal market expansion**: Leverage CMMC certification and tribal preferences to win more DoD and civilian agency contracts.
- **Infrastructure investment**: Expand the fiber broadband network to additional tribal territories and potentially beyond.
- **Talent development**: Partner with on-territory programs to train and hire Seneca Nation members, building a pipeline of future leaders.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose-driven mission**: Every role contributes to the economic self-sufficiency of the Seneca Nation and future generations.
- **Culture**: Collaborative, values-driven (Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Connection), with a strong emphasis on respect and community.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive package including affordable medical/dental/vision, HSA with employer contributions, 401K with immediate vesting and match, generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, wellness program, professional development reimbursement, and employee rewards program.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid/office policy not explicitly stated; roles span across the U.S. with some remote possibilities. The culture emphasizes teamwork and connection.
- **Veteran-friendly**: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified, actively seeks veteran talent.
- **Growth opportunities**: Professional development reimbursement, internships for Seneca students, and a commitment to promoting from within.
- **Note on scams**: The company has issued a warning about recruitment scams; applicants should only apply through the official careers page (senecaholdings.com/careers).

## Sources
1. [Seneca Holdings – Official Website](https://senecaholdings.com/)
2. [Seneca Holdings – About Us](https://senecaholdings.com/about-us/)
3. [Seneca Holdings – Careers](https://senecaholdings.com/careers/)
4. [Seneca Holdings – Jobs](https://senecaholdings.com/jobs/)
5. [Seneca Holdings – Leadership](https://senecaholdings.com/leadership/)

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